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Purchase Any Ticket at americawest.com, Activate a Plan With T-Mobile and Receive a BlackBerry 7100t PHOENIX, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- America West Airlines (NYSE:AWA), the nation's second largest low-cost carrier, announces the ultimate promotion for those with a "mobile" lifestyle: customers who purchase any ticket at americawest.com and activate a plan with T-Mobile will receive a free BlackBerry 7100t -- a $399 value that includes phone, e-mail, Web browsing and instant messaging. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050223/LAW097LOGO) "This is an ideal opportunity for the frequent flyer or anyone on the go -- simply book a great fare at our easy-to-use Web site, activate a plan with T-Mobile, and receive a free BlackBerry 7100t," said Travis Christ, vice president, marketing for America West. "Staying in touch while on the road makes our traveling lives easier, so we're especially pleased to link booking with americawest.com with leading mobile-communication products and services." To qualify for the promotion, which runs from Aug. 12 through Oct. 31, 2005, customers simply have to purchase one ticket at americawest.com, where the lowest America West fares are found. Plus, at americawest.com, 500 FlightFund bonus miles are awarded with every roundtrip ticket purchase and booking fees don't apply -- unlike other travel Web sites. A one-year voice-and-data T-Mobile service plan for a minimum of $59.98 per month with $100.00 mail-in rebate is required. More information is available at americawest.com/blackberry. Approximately 60,000 customers upgrade their low-fare experience every day when they get on board America West. The airline's 14,000 employees are proud to offer a range of services including more destinations than any other low-cost carrier, first-class cabins, assigned seating, airport clubs and an award-winning frequent flyer program. America West operates over 900 flights daily to more than 90 destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. This press release and additional information on America West can be accessed at http://www.americawest.com/. (AWAG) Terms and conditions: Purchase a ticket at http://www.americawest.com/ between August 12, 2005 and October 31, 2005. Offer not available in T-Mobile Retail Stores or T-Mobile dealers. Offer is restricted to residents of the 48 contiguous United States and Hawaii. Offer is combinable with other offers. On the purchase confirmation page of americawest.com, customers will have option to click through an announcement to a promotional Web site to sign-up to receive a free BlackBerry 7100t(TM). Customers will need their flight confirmation number on hand when they sign up. Offer not limited to one BlackBerry per customer. Customer must activate a new one-year voice and data T-Mobile service plan, minimum $59.98 per month. Credit approval for one-year service agreement required. Early termination fee of $200 will apply after first 14 days. Offer available only in areas with T-Mobile service. In order to use a T-Mobile product, you must be within a T-Mobile coverage area. Go to t-mobile.com/coverage to determine if coverage is available in your area. Data coverage is available in all areas that offer voice coverage, with the exception of select roaming areas. Once order is processed, device will be shipped to customer. A $19.99 shipping fee will apply. Customer acknowledges and permits contact by America West Airlines, US Airways, Research in Motion, T-Mobile and Venicom. Get on Board -AWA- http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050223/LAW097LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: America West Airlines CONTACT: Carlo Bertolini of America West Airlines, +1-480-693-5729 Web site: http://www.americawest.com/ Web site: http://www.americawest.com/blackberry

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