March Madness hits US Airways Virtual Airlines!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2008TEMPE, Arizona -- US Airways Virtual Airlines is in a unique position this March, as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament flies into town. Two of the airline's major hubs, Charlotte and Phoenix, are serving as regional hosts for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight rounds of this year's tournament.The carrier's strong presence in these two markets puts it in great position to take advantage of the influx of visitors to the cities as the games begin on Thursday. With hundreds of daily flights into each hub, USAVA is the logical first choice for media and fans alike to make the trip to support their local teams.In order to ensure that operations run smoothly this weekend, the airline is offering bonuses to pilots who help fly passengers in on specific routings. A $500 salary bonus will be given for all verified flights on the following lines Wednesday, March 26 through Friday, March 28.Spokane-Phoenix-Charlotte (for Washington State)Raleigh/Durham-Charlotte (for UNC)Louisville-Charlotte (for Louisville)Knoxville-Charlotte (for Tennessee)Los Angeles (LAX)-Phoenix (for UCLA)Nashville-Philadelphia or Charlotte-Phoenix (for Western Kentucky)Cincinnati-Philadelphia or Charlotte-Phoenix (for Xavier)Pittsburgh-Phoenix (for West Virginia)The same bonus will again be offered return trips flown Saturday, March 29 through Monday, March 31 to accommodate those travelers returning home.For more information, please visit www.usairwaysva.com--Brett Mayes | Public Relations ManagerUS Airways Virtual Airlines