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Steve Whisler to Resign from US Airways Board of Directors

 US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today announced that J. Steven Whisler has 

elected to resign as a member of its Board of Directors effective Dec. 
31. Whisler has served on the Company s Board since 2001. 


US Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker said, “We are grateful to Steve 
for his counsel and influence over the past decade the most 
challenging period in the history of commercial aviation. Steve s 
business acumen and leadership have helped us navigate during these 
volatile and uncertain times and he has served our shareholders well. On 
behalf of the US Airways Board, we thank Steve for his valuable 
contributions.” 

Whisler commented, It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve with 
the America West and US Airways Boards in addressing the Company s and 
industry challenges over the past 10 years. I am confident my fellow 
directors and management will continue to build on the solid foundation 
we have put in place. 

Whisler, 56, is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 
Phelps Dodge Corporation. He joined the America West Airlines Board in 
2001 and the US Airways Board at the time of the merger in 2005. 


Source: US Airways

 

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