Discount Fares Available Systemwide for Travel Sept. 4 - 7

PHOENIX, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- America West Airlines (NYSE:AWA) announced today a fare sale offering savings for travel over the Labor Day Holiday. Travelers can purchase tickets today through Sept. 5 to take advantage of the savings. Travel may commence Sept. 4 or 5 and must be completed by Sept. 7, 1999.

"This sale is a great opportunity to get away for the last holiday of the summer," said Mike Smith, senior vice president, marketing and sales. "Our customers can end their summer by taking advantage of some great travel bargains."

Sale fares are available at different levels based on peak and off-peak travel days. Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased within 24 hours of making reservations. No advance purchase is required in addition to no minimum or maximum stay requirements or blackout dates.

For more information, or to make a reservation, contact your professional travel agent or America West at 1-800-2 FLY AWA (1-800-235-9292). Reservations and information services are also available over the Internet through America West's website at http://www.americawest.com