Community Relations principle

The US Airways Board of Directors believes good corporate citizenship is in the best interest of our company and helps ensure the airline's long-term viability. Through our community relations activities, we contribute to the economic and social well being of a range of stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, passengers and the communities in which we operate.

US Airways fulfills its commitment to corporate citizenship through corporate philanthropy (support of a broad range of nonprofit organizations, including arts and culture, health, human services, education, environment and civic), foundation giving and employees' involvement in their local communities through volunteerism and service on nonprofit boards.

US Airways contributes through three channels of giving: the Corporate Giving Program, the US Airways Community Foundation and the US Airways Education Foundation. Organizations may apply for funding in all categories should they meet the eligibility requirements.

US Airways Corporate Giving

The US Airways Corporate Giving Program invests in IRS 501(C)(3) nonprofit arts and culture, health, human services, education, environment and civic organizations that enhance the quality of life in the airline's hub and focus cities of Charlotte, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, DC.

US Airways Community Foundation

The US Airways Community Foundation supports multi-year capital campaigns (bricks and mortar building projects only) for 501(C) (3) nonprofit organizations located in and providing services in the major metropolitan areas of Charlotte, Phoenix and Philadelphia. The deadline for application submission is April 1 and October 1 annually.

Employee volunteerism

US Airways employees are involved in making a difference in the community through active volunteerism.

US Airways Do Crew

The US Airways Do Crew is the cornerstone of the airline's Community Relations program. The compassionate and dedicated corps of employee volunteers participates in community-based projects on a monthly basis in Boston, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC and Winston-Salem.

Flights for 50

To recognize employees who demonstrate their dedication to the community through volunteerism, US Airways has developed the "Flights for 50" program which honors those employees who volunteer at least 50 hours in a calendar year for a nonprofit organization of their choosing. Upon completion of the volunteer time requirement, the employee's preferred nonprofit organization may be eligible to receive a donation of travel.

US Airways signature programs

Reading Is Fundamental

US Airways, the official airline of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), celebrates the wonder of reading with employees, passengers and readers nationwide through the Fly with US. Read with Kids.® campaign. As a dedicated supporter of children's literacy and a longstanding community partner, US Airways is proud to join with RIF to provide books and literacy services to children served by RIF programs throughout the country. The Do Crew, US Airways' employee volunteer corps, partners with local RIF programs to distribute books and conduct reading rallies to help children foster a lifelong love of reading. US Airways wants you to join US in supporting RIF.

Sweet Delights Take Flight

Started in 2004, Sweet Delights Take Flights was created to honor and recognize active military and veterans during the week of Veterans Day. Each year in the airline’s hubs and focus cities, the US Airways Do Crew delivers sweets to patients in veterans’ hospitals in appreciation for their distinguished service to our country.

Puppies In Flight

Puppies In Flight is a partnership between US Airways and Assistance Dogs International. US Airways employees volunteer their time and utilize travel benefits to transport and familiarize assistance dogs in training with aircraft and air travel in preparation for future flights with their disabled partners.

Donate Miles

US Airways Miles of Hope program

Through the US Airways Miles of Hope program, the flying public may donate Dividend Miles to four national nonprofit organizations: the American Red Cross, Mercy Medical Airlift, Fisher House Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Donated miles are used to fulfill each organization's mission. More than 700,000,000 miles (15,000 roundtrips) have been donated to these nonprofit organizations since the Miles of Hope program began in 1998. Mileage donations are accepted in 1,000 mile increments.