US Airways Group, Inc. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/US_Airways_Group_Inc-1017492 Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:58:58 PM 1017492 US Airways Group, Inc. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-28631524newstex/BW-0001-28631524xml Oct. #, #### (Business Wire) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/#a####/north_america_avia) has announced the addition of the "North America Aviation Sectors : A Company and Industry Analysis (July ####)"...04000000040150000401500104016000040160050401600110/9/2008 10:26:34 AM18000000180080001801600019000000190010001900200019002012Business WireBW-0001-28631524DELTA AIR LINES INCUS AIRWAYS GROUP INCDALLCCNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/74742cs/74742norm Airlines - #Q## Fleet Economics Industry aircraft operating unit costs grew ##% Y-o-Y on a ##% jump in fuel and #% in maintenance.  Network carriers removing older narrowbodies must balance traffic connecting through hubs onto profitable...74742586YesC0Article13011145107715130215421445137114251142109979310694corphy3442High Yield33Capital Structure9/30/2008 1:05:00 AM150Fleet rationalization is just not "get rid of the old planes".74742Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/309038bir/309038normUS Airways Group Inc.MidAtlantic AirwaysUSAir Group Inc.Anerica West Holdings Corp.United StatesTransportation: Passenger air carrier, fueling, servicing and repairing of aircraft. Wholesale: Aircraft and aircraft parts. Finance: Holding company.4512458150886719481111423860488119551112217IMLCC9/17/2008 6:56:00 AM309038Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/74264cs/74264norm Airlines: #Q## Aircraft Cost Survey - Focus on ##-Seat RJ's Unit fuel consumption does not seem to be the major issue with ##-seat RJ's-regional fares are. Unit fuel costs jumped ##% Y-o-Y across all the airlines. Maintenance costs...Yes150The focus of this quarterly aircraft cost survey is on unit fuel consumption.74264859C0Article13011145947151071302154214391425114210997137193106corphy3442High Yield9/16/2008 10:05:00 PM74264Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/307291spcred/307291normThe latest News from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin9/12/2008 10:55:49 AM100News307291United StatesAirlinesEmerging MarketsLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceResidential MBSCollateralized Debt ObligationsCommercial MBSCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceReal Estate CompaniesAsset-Backed Commercial PaperAsset-Backed SecuritiesTransportationNewsNEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) April 9, 2003--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'B' corporate credit rating to US Airways Group Inc. and unit US Airways Inc. The outlook is negative. Ratings on aircraft-backed debt that had not defaulted during the airline's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization were variously affirmed or upgraded and removed from CreditWatch. "The corporate credit rating on US Airways reflects the current very weak airline revenue outlook and resulting likelihood of further losses, but benefits from the company's improved cost structure and reduced debt and lease burden achieved in its bankruptcy reorganization," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Philip Baggaley. The Arlington, Va.-based airline emerges from Chapter 11 with improved liquidity and increasedUSA90341W90343A20302010 203020 2030 20US Airways Group Inc.105341EMERGINGLATAMERICAUSAUNEWSUSA36959H36959J91154HU3698E36959S36959V36962E36962FU3696436959M36959N90332U91154691154RG3775QU3696336959R36962236962G36966R91154F91154G40201020 402010 4020 4020302010 203020 2030 20General Electric Capital Corp.US Airways Inc.100926102438ASIACANEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAPACUSAEMERGINGGE1U1GLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINRMBSCDOCMBSCORPFIINSRECABCPABSTransportationCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/307300spcred/307300normThe latest Research Update from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin9/12/2008 10:55:49 AM175Research Update307300United StatesAirlinesEmerging MarketsLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceResidential MBSCollateralized Debt ObligationsCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceUtilitiesReal Estate CompaniesAsset-Backed Commercial PaperAsset-Backed SecuritiesCommercial MBSTransportationResearch UpdateOn April 9, 2003, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'B' corporate credit rating to US Airways Group Inc. and unit US Airways Inc. The outlook is negative. Ratings on aircraft-backed debt that had not defaulted during the airline's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization were variously affirmed or upgraded and removed from CreditWatch. The corporate credit rating on US Airways reflects the current very weak airline revenue outlook and resulting likelihood of further losses, but benefits from the company's improved cost structure and reduced debt and lease burden achieved in its bankruptcy reorganization. The Arlington, Va.-based airline emerges from Chapter 11 with improved liquidity and increased flexibility to use regional jets, but still faces challenges from risks relating to theUSA90341W90343A20302010 203020 2030 20US Airways Group Inc.105341EMERGINGLATAMERICAUSAURESUPDUSA06049206050Y36959M36962F63858J90332U91154F91154G21113421113536959R36959V63858Q91154691154R06050T06050V06051A0605A036959H36959J36962236962GU3698E06605036959N36959S36962E36966R91154HG3775QU36963U3696440101010 401010 4010 4020302010 203020 2030 2040201020 402010 4020 40General Electric Capital Corp.US Airways Inc.Bank of America N.A.100926102438105940ASIAEMERGINGUSACANLATAMERICAEUROMIDAFRPACGE1U115581ZGLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINRMBSCDOCORPFIINSUTILRECABCPABSCMBSTransportationCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/73712cs/73712norm Oil Meltdown Ignites Airlines Another big equity rally on oil price declines. Expect sequential deterioration in #Q## financials. $### million of industry out-of-period hedge gains put in #Q## operating income will likely be reversed....737121022YesD0Article114510971594107106971142142593corphy3433Capital Structure42High Yield21Sector Outlooks9/3/2008 12:05:00 AM150The oil price decline takes significant future risk out of the airline industry, but at the cost of near-term profitabiliy and cash balances.73712Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/73516cs/73516norm Airlines July #### Traffic Review - PRASM Deceleration Returns to Trend Atlantic sector PRASM growth bounced back. LatAm continues to outperform. Fares up across all sectors but Y-o-Y lower load factors retard unit revenue growth....73516617YesC0Article114510971594107142511429310697corphy3442High Yield9/2/2008 11:05:17 AM150The big news is a sharp deline emerging in low-cost carrier growth.73516Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-27510033newstex/PRN-0005-27510033xml SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET) today announced the addition of Scott Kirby to its Board of Directors.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/########/AQTU...09000000090150001100000011006000040000000401600004016008040150000401500104006000040060058/19/2008 1:21:09 PM1800000018007000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-27510033US AIRWAYS GROUP INCLCCNewsNewstexUS - Merrill Lynch & Co Inc agreed to acquire a ##.###% stake, or ## mil common shares, in US Airways Group Inc (UA), a passenger airline, for $#.## per share, or a total value of $###.## mil, in open market transactions. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions.8/16/2008 12:38:06 PM59018890341W59018890341WMerrill Lynch & Co IncUS Airways Group IncMerrill Lynch & Co IncUS Airways Group Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Merrill_Lynch_Co_Inc_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_US_Airways_Group_Inc-2004671020sdc/20046710202004671020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedNew YorkInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUnited StatesSecurity brokers, dealers, and flotation companies6211NYNew YorkPublicMER6211:Security brokers, dealers, and flotation companies6282:Investment advice6411:Insurance agents, brokers, and service6712:Offices of bank holding companies6798:Real estate investment trusts6211:Security brokers, dealers, and flotation companies6282:Investment advice6411:Insurance agents, brokers, and service6712:Offices of bank holding companies6798:Real estate investment trustsNew YorkAir Transportation and ShippingUnited StatesAir transportation, scheduled4512AZArizonaPublicLCC3889001Pvd invest bkg,advisory svcsPassenger airlineCashCash OnlyCommon Stock413627002Aug 16 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.00000Merrill Lynch & Co Inc,headquartered in New York, NewYork, provides global marketsand investment banking, andglobal wealth managementservices. The company'sservices also includefinancing, real estate,insurance and relatedservices, as well as financialadvisory services tocorporations, governments,institutions and individualsin 40 countries. The companywas founded in 1914.Merrill Lynch & Co Inc, headquartered in New York, New York,provides global markets and investment banking, and globalwealth management services. The company's services alsoinclude financing, real estate, insurance and relatedservices, as well as financial advisory services tocorporations, governments, institutions and individuals in40 countries. The company was founded in 1914.Merrill Lynch & Co Inc, headquartered in New York, New York, provides global markets and investment banking, and global wealth management services. The company's services also include financing, real estate, insurance and related services, as well as financial advisory services to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals in 40 countries. The company was founded in 1914.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.00000US Airways Group Inc, locatedin Tempe, Arizona, is apassenger airline and holdingcompany for US Airways, USAirways Shuttle and US AirwaysExpress operatingapproximately 3,500 flightsper day and serve more than230 communities in the US,Canada, Europe, the Caribbeanand Latin America. The companywas founded in 1937.US Airways Group Inc, located in Tempe, Arizona, is apassenger airline and holding company for US Airways, USAirways Shuttle and US Airways Express operatingapproximately 3,500 flights per day and serve more than 230communities in the US, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean andLatin America. The company was founded in 1937.US Airways Group Inc, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a passenger airline and holding company for US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operating approximately 3,500 flights per day and serve more than 230 communities in the US, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. The company was founded in 1937.0.000000.000000.0000092.17000NU.S. Dollar14 Aug 08Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/14/2008Date Effective:Acq. Part. 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Thetransaction was subject tocustomary closing conditions.US - Merrill Lynch & Co Inc agreed to acquire a 20.613% stake, or 19 mil common shares, in US Airways Group Inc (UA), a passenger airline, for $9.11 per share, or a total value of $173.09 mil, in open market transactions. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions.US - Merrill Lynch & Co Inc agreed to acquire a 20.613% stake, or 19 mil common shares, inUS Airways Group Inc (UA), a passenger airline, for $9.11 per share, or a total value of$173.09 mil, in open market transactions. The transaction was subject to customary closingconditions.US - Merrill Lynch & Co Inc agreed to acquire a 20.613% stake, or 19 mil common shares, in US Airways Group Inc (UA), a passenger airline, for $9.11 per share, or a total value of $173.09 mil, in openmarket transactions. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions.US - Merrill Lynch & Co Inc agreed to acquire a 20.613% stake, or 19 mil common shares, in US Airways Group Inc (UA), a passengerairline, for $9.11 per share, or a total value of $173.09 mil, in open market transactions. 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Industry cash levels are deceivingly high given hedge counterparty collateral deposits and air traffic liability seasonality. Revenue...724841967YesD0Article114593109941077151142142597106corphy3433Capital Structure34Companies with Convertibles55Bankruptcy42High Yield21Sector Outlooks7/30/2008 11:05:00 PM150Looking inside the 2Q08 numbers reveals a much stronger case for the bears.72484Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_159755_809342328moodys/PR_159755_809342328htmlGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## JUL #### Rating Action: US Airways Group, Inc. Moody's downgrades ratings of US Airways -- corporate family to Caa#; Outlook Negative Approximately $#.# billion of Debt Securities affected New...7/24/2008 12:31:26 AMhtmlUS Airways Group, Inc.US Airways, Inc.America West Airlines, Inc.America West Airlines, Inc.; US Airways Group, Inc.; US Airways, Inc.80934232879005032525150.0000NewsRating ActionPR_159755_809342328Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MCOM-0002-26857805newstex/MCOM-0002-26857805xml Jul. ##, #### (M# Communications Ltd. delivered by Newstex) -- US Airways Group Inc (NYSE:LCC), the parent company of airlines including US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express, has announced results for the second quarter...0400000004016000040160187/23/2008 6:18:51 AM1800000018004000M2 Airline Industry InformationMCOM-0002-26857805US AIRWAYS GROUP INCLCCNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/71910cs/71910norm Airlines June #### Traffic Review - Atlantic Bubble Bursting? Atlantic PRASM growth ground to a halt-only one data point but in a very important sector. LatAm continues with strong financial growth, driven by both yield and load factor. ...71910657YesC0Article114510971594107142511429310697corphy3442High Yield7/21/2008 12:07:05 AM150Storm clouds over the Atlantic.71910Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/71705cs/71705norm Airline Goodwill: Par or Zero? DAL/NWA write down $## billion of combined goodwill, but retain $# billion; UAUA and LCC write off all goodwill; no other airline has any goodwill on the books. Expect further goodwill writeoffs at DAL/NWA....717051097YesD0Article7151099410710614259397corphy3433Capital Structure42High Yield7/16/2008 11:06:10 AM150Goodwill is unevenly distributed across airline balance sheets, and the writedowns are not over.71705Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-26697717newstex/PRN-0005-26697717xml England, Jul. ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW -- US Airways, Inc. announced today that it has signed a long-term aftermarket agreement with International Aero Engines (IAE) covering V####-A#...0400000004011000040110010401600004016013040150000401500113000000130020001300200213010000130100017/16/2008 9:17:52 AM180000001801500018022000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-26697717UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPUS AIRWAYS GROUP INCLCCUTXNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/392972_report_framefitch/392972_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.US Airways Group, Inc.Continental Airlines, Inc.AMR CorporationSouthwest Airlines CompanyJetBlue Airways CorporationUAL CorporationDelta Air Lines, Inc.80091106830679258239189980417179823494958036146180091049803613877/15/2008 2:15:00 PM0103080001030000275Special ReportDALUAUAJBLUCALAMRLUVLCC392972_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/70885cs/70885norm Airlines May #### Traffic Review - Good is not Good Enough Anymore Yields, load factors, PRASM, traffic, and capacity all increased in May on a consolidated basis.  Net domestic and regional capacity continues to decline, but only...70885758YesC0Article1145109715941079314251142143910697corphy3442High Yield6/23/2008 1:04:00 AM150A good month is not good enough anymore.70885Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/70747cs/70747norm Airlines: #Q## Aircraft Operating Cost Survey - Focus on MD-## Unit fuel expense grew ##% Y-o-Y, lagging the quarter's ##% jump in crude oil. Maintenance costs continue their unit growth. Labor savings bottom out. MD-## unit fuel...707471018YesD0Article130171594114513021071445154214259710911421371143910693corphy3442High Yield6/17/2008 11:06:00 PM150The fuel spike kicked in during 4Q07, and aircraft operating costs reflect it. A special focus is on the MD-80.70747Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/390062_report_framefitch/390062_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.US Airways Group, Inc.823494956/16/2008 2:13:00 PM0103000001030800425Full Rating ReportLCC390062_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitch Research