SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report: February 26, 1997
US Airways Group, Inc.
(Commission file number: 1-8444)
and
US Airways, Inc.
(Commission file number: 1-8442)
(Exact names of registrants as specified in their charters)
Delaware
(State of Incorporation
of both registrants)
US Airways Group, Inc. 54-1194634
US Airways, Inc. 53-0218143
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Nos.)
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US Airways Group, Inc.
2345 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22227
(Address of principal, executive offices)
(703) 418-5306
(Registrant's telephone number)
USAir Group, Inc.
(Former Name, Changed Since Last Report)
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US Airways, Inc.
2345 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22227
(Address of principal, executive offices)
(703) 418-5306
(Registrant's telephone number)
USAir, Inc.
(Former Name, Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events
Effective at 5:00 p.m. on February 21, 1997, USAir Group, Inc.
(the "Company") changed its corporate name to "US Airways Group, Inc." The
name change was effected by the merger of a newly-formed, wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company with and into the Company, pursuant to Section
253 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the
"Merger"). The Company was the surviving corporation of the Merger. The
only effect of the Merger was to change the corporate name of the Company
from "USAir Group, Inc." to "US Airways Group, Inc."
Effective as of February 21, 1997, USAir, Inc. ("USAir") changed
its corporate name to "US Airways, Inc." by a Certificate of Amendment to
the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of USAir, pursuant to Section
242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
On February 26, 1997, the Company issued a news release
announcing the corporate name changes of the Company and USAir. A copy of
such news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Designation Description
99.1 News Release, dated February 26, 1997,
of USAir Group, Inc. announcing the
corporate name changes of USAir Group,
Inc. and USAir, Inc.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on
their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
US AIRWAYS GROUP, INC.
Date: February 26, 1997 By: /s/ LAWRENCE M. NAGIN
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Lawrence M. Nagin
Executive Vice President,
Corporate Affairs & General
Counsel
US AIRWAYS, INC.
Date: February 26, 1997 By: /s/ LAWRENCE M. NAGIN
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Lawrence M. Nagin
Executive Vice President,
Corporate Affairs & General
Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Designation Description Page
99.1 News Release, dated February N/A
26, 1997, of USAir Group, Inc.
announcing the corporate
name changes of USAir Group,
Inc. and USAir, Inc.
USAIR BECOMES US AIRWAYS
ARLINGTON, Va., February 26 -- USAir officially becomes US
Airways tomorrow.
At 12:01 a.m. February 27, reservations agents, gate agents,
flight crews and others will begin using the new name throughout the US
Airways system. Three aircraft, two Boeing 737s and a Boeing 757, already
have been painted in the deep blue and medium gray livery of US Airways
and carry the airline's new symbol, a stylized version of the American
flag.
Over the coming months, everything from aircraft interiors to
airport facilities to ticket jackets and coffee cups will be changed to
reflect the new livery.
"Our new look is crisp and professional and reflects our
commitment to be an airline of substance, style and international reach
- -- in short, the carrier of choice," said US Airways Chairman and CEO
Stephen M. Wolf.
"These changes go much deeper than a new name and paint scheme.
We have made much tangible progress over the past year in our operations,
in developing an expanded route structure and in improving financial
performance. In the latest Department of Transportation industry survey,
US Airways ranked number one in on-time arrivals in the 4th quarter of
1996, up from number seven just one year ago. Our new identity reflects
these strides as well as our aspirations."
It will take about three years to convert exteriors of the entire
fleet to the new livery, about two years to complete the interiors and
about six months to change airports and ticket offices. Other items, such
as coffee cups and stationary, will be replaced as existing inventory is
used over the next six months.
Included in the aircraft interior upgrades are new seats, seat
coverings, carpeting and sidewalls and overhead bins, bringing US Airways
a fresh, uniform look throughout its fleet, inside and out.
Beyond the items bearing the new US Airways signature, other key
elements of the new identity program include:
o An enhanced frequent traveler program, called Dividend Miles. In
it, a new top tier, called Chairman's Preferred, rewards
customers who fly more than 100,000 US Airways miles annually.
They will receive free US Airways Club memberships, upgrades and
special reservations and airport services.
o The introduction of Envoy Class on transatlantic flights this
summer. This new business class service will feature
sleeper-type seats with an industry leading 56 inches between
seat rows and in-arm video units. Meals will be comparable to
first class service. A special lounge for Envoy Class customers
has been opened at Philadelphia International Airport.
o Expanded First Class cabins for the entire domestic fleet with
nearly 30 percent more seats -- to 24 seats for the Boeing 757
and 12 seats for aircraft smaller than the 757.
o GTE telephones are being installed on every aircraft in the
fleet.
o A new onboard magazine called Attache will debut in mid-summer.
o A new US Airways web site will be on-line on Feb. 27 at
http://www.usairways.com.
WHAT IS CHANGING?
o US Airways becomes the official name of the airline as of
February 27, 1997. USAir Express will become US Airways Express
and USAir Shuttle will become US Airways Shuttle. The corporate
name will be US Airways Group, Inc. (When referring to the
company in text, the proper presentation is US Airways. A mark
between the U and the S appears only with the full signature,
including the stylized flag and logo type face.)
o The symbol of the airline will be a stylized version of the
nation's flag, representing both the highest of goals and the
intent to be national and international in scope.
o US Airways aircraft will be repainted deep blue and medium gray
with red and white accents and will carry the stylized flag
symbol in gray on the tail. The entire fleet will carry the new
colors within three years. New livery is being developed for US
Airways Express and US Airways Shuttle.
o Airport interiors, counters and lounges will be redesigned to
reflect the new livery. Changes are scheduled to be completed in
about six months.
o Ticket jackets, on-board service items such as napkins and cups,
stationary and similar items will be replaced as existing stock
is used. Most of these changes should occur within six months.
o Aircraft interiors, including seat covers, carpeting,
sidewalls, ceilings, luggage bins and galleys will be replaced
and upgraded where necessary in all aircraft to achieve
consistency throughout the fleet. This part of the project will
take approximately two years to complete.
o Envoy Class will become the new international business class
service this summer. It will feature new sleeper-type seats with
in-arm videos, space between rows increased to an
industry-leading 56 inches and enhanced meal service.
o First Class cabins on domestic flights will be expanded
throughout the fleet, with nearly 30 percent more seats. Boeing
757s already have 24 First Class seats and smaller aircraft will
have 12 First Class seats. This part of the project is scheduled
to be completed by early 1998.
o Dividend Miles is the new name of the US Airways frequent
traveler program. A new premier level -- Chairman's Preferred --
has been added for customers who fly more than 100,000 miles per
year on US Airways. These customers will receive free member-
ships to US Airways Clubs, upgrades and special reservations and
airport service. Other categories of membership -- Dividend
Miles, Dividend Preferred and Dividend Preferred Plus -- will
continue to receive the same benefits as under the corresponding
levels in the earlier program.
o GTE telephones are being installed in every aircraft. This part
of the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of this
year.
o Attache becomes the name of US Airways' new on-board magazine
this summer.
o US Airways' internet site can be reached at
http://www.usairways.com.
