EXHIBIT 99.1
US AIRWAYS, UAL CORP. EXTEND REGULATORY REVIEW PERIOD
US AIRWAYS, UAL CORP. EXTEND REGULATORY REVIEW PERIOD ARLINGTON,
Va., Dec. 22, 2000 - US Airways Group, Inc. [NYSE:U] and UAL Corporation
[NYSE:UAL] today announced that, in connection with the proposed
acquisition of US Airways by UAL, they have agreed with the United States
Department of Justice to extend the period for regulatory review to April
2, 2001. The parties stated that the extended period will allow for
continued discussion with the Department of Justice during its review of
the proposed transaction. The parties also announced that, in connection
with the extension of the period for regulatory review, they extended their
merger agreement in accordance with its terms.
