New US Airways Group lost $87 million in third quarter

the new US Airways Group reported a third quarter 2005 net loss of $87 million, compared to a net loss of $29 million for the same period last year. The Company’s third quarter 2005 results include a number of special charges primarily due to merger-related aircraft transactions. Excluding special items, the Company reported third quarter 2005 consolidated net loss of $23 million. This is the first consolidated quarterly result since the merge of America West and US Airways.