What does "HP" mean?
 

Sorry for what may seem like an easy question for most of you. I am new to the board, but don't worry I won't be asking these silly questions all the time. I did try the glossary but "HP" wasn't in there. Thanks in advance.

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HP = America West Airlines. It's the official two letter designator for it.

These links may be helpful:

Airline Codes
http://www.ethailand.com/TRAVEL/airl...line_codes.htm

Airport and City Code Database for 9,000 Airports Worldwide
http://www.airportcitycodes.com/aaa/CCDBFrame.html

It's because Air Niger already had the code "AW", and all the other "A"'s were taken. I've heard that it stands for "Hub Phoenix", but don't take my word for it.

See:Why use the short HP for America West?

[This message has been edited by snake (edited 08-06-2001).]

And if you're a pilot, dispatcher, or controller, America West is known as "cactus."

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[This message has been edited by TransWorldOne (edited 08-07-2001).]

I believe that is the airline code for America West. Like CO is for Continental.