US Airways to begin Glasgow - Philadelphia Service

US Airways is to begin a seasonal nonstop service between Glasgow, Scotland and its Philadelphia hub on May 8, 2004.

The new service will operate daily using Boeing 767 widebody aircraft, with seating for 23 passengers in Envoy Class and 176 passengers in Economy Class. Flights will depart Glasgow at 12:45 p.m., and will arrive in Philadelphia at 3:45 p.m. Flights will depart Philadelphia at 8:30 p.m., and will arrive in Glasgow at 8:25 a.m. the following morning.

"We are delighted to announce this new service to Glasgow, which is the first destination served by US Airways in Scotland," said Douglas D. Leo, US Airways vice president-international. "Glasgow will become our 11th transatlantic destination, and will provide convenient connections to over 45 destinations throughout our route network."