America West Express

America West Express
IATA ICAO Call sign
  • YV
  • RP
  • ASH
  • CHQ
  • AIR SHUTTLE
  • CHATAUQUA
Founded1992 (1992)
Commenced operations1992 (1992)
Ceased operationsSeptember 25, 2007 (2007-09-25)
(merged into US Airways Express)
HubsPhoenix–Sky Harbor
Secondary hubs
Frequent-flyer programFlightFund
Parent companyAmerica West Holdings
HeadquartersTempe, Arizona, United States
Key people

America West Express was the brand name for America West Airlines commuter and regional flights operated by Chatauqua Airlines and Mesa Airlines under a code-sharing agreement.

Mesa Airlines operated America West Express from hubs at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada to regional destinations.

Chautauqua Airlines also operated America West Express regional jet service via a code sharing agreement in support of the America West hub in Columbus, Ohio.

America West Express' fleet consisted of 61 turboprop and regional jet aircraft.