SEPTEMBER 22, 1998

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

RE: America West Airlines Inc. - IBT

On Sunday, September 20, 1998, America West Airlines Inc. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a tentative agreement on a proposed contract for airline mechanics and related employees. The agreement was reached in mediation under the auspices of the National Mediation Board. Details are being withheld pending membership ratification.