US Airways was a major American airline whose history began in 1937, when it was founded as All American Aviation. After operating under several names, including Allegheny Airlines and USAir, it adopted the US Airways brand in 1996. The carrier grew through acquisitions and served a broad network of destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, and China.

At the time of its merger, its fleet included more than 330 aircraft from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer, and passengers could travel in First, Business, or Economy class. Its frequent-flyer program was called Dividend Miles. US Airways operated major hubs in Charlotte, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Washington, and its services included domestic and international passenger flights.

The airline became widely known for the 2009 emergency landing of Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, an event often called the “Miracle on the Hudson. ” US Airways merged with American Airlines in 2014, and its final flight under the brand took place in 2015