For Immediate Release

Contact: Mark Cestari
VP Marketing Communications
617-529-4122

Shuttle America to Become US Airways Express Carrier
New Aircraft, New Destinations, Key Steps in Completion of Restructuring
Plan

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT -- For Release October 9, 2001. US Airways and Shuttle
America announced today a code-sharing partnership with expanded non-stop
service between Boston's Hanscom Airfield (Bedford, MA) and Trenton/Mercer
Airport and new nonstop service from Hanscom to US Airways' hub at
Philadelphia International Airport. Both the code sharing agreement and the
new sevice to Philadelphia will begin October 24, 2001.

"The new US Airways Express flights will allow Boston area passengers an
opportunity to connect to US Airways' hundreds of flights at Philadelphia
International," said Thomas M. Handley, US Airways Express vice president.
"Shuttle America's years of experience and convenient alternative airport
locations will bring greater value and more travel choices to our customers
in the busy northeast corridor."

David Hackett, Shuttle America's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our
partnership with US Airways marks the launch of an exciting new era for our
Company, which includes the acquisition of additional Dash-8 aircraft and
the new service to Philadelphia International." Hackett said the fleet
expansion and code-sharing pact are the final two steps in Shuttle America's
restructuring program, which began in April. shuttle America is being
acquired by shuttle Acquisition LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wexford
Capital, LLC, a Connecticut-based investment firm. The acquisition should
be completed by early December, subject to completion of the restructuring
process, creditor and court approval. Hackett added, "This is an exciting
day for our customers, the communities we serve and our terrific Shuttle
America employees." Shuttle America will remain an independent corporate
entity.

Effective Otober 24, 2001, Shuttle Ameica will offer five daily round trips
between Boston's Hanscom Airfield (BED) and Philadelphia International
Airport (PHL), a major hub for US Airways. There, passengers will be able
to make easy connections to destinations throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe
and the Carribean. Shuttle America will also provide six daily round trip
flights between Boston/Hanscom Airfield and Trenton/Mercer Airport (TTN).
Passengers on both routes will enjoy comfortable cabin class service on
37-seat Bombardier Dash-8 turboprops and also be eligible to earn US Airways
Dividend Miles in conjunction with air travel.

Mark Cestari, vice president marketing communication for Shuttle America,
said , "Passengers holding reservations for travel on Shuttle America can
call 1-888-994-3273 for additional information about the new US Airways
partnership or to make reservations."

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