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As an ongoing effort to secure rights to fly to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) from Charlotte (CLT), US Airways has just filed a response with the DOT as to why it should be one of the carriers awarded these flying privileges.

You can  read their press release here, while the actual response is available as a PDF file located here.

Most of you already know this will a be a 767 service originating in PHL, however the return portion from CLT-PHL will be on an A320, which is still subject to change.

When I first heard about GIG possibly being US Airways’ newest destination, I thought the new A332 aircraft US is getting would be a great candidate to fly the route. However, it seems US is going the safe way and starting out with the 767 and depending on how the route performs it could get upgraded. I do remember reading about Air Canada using the 777 to one South American city (sorry, I forgot which one) starting in December 2009, so let’s hope for the best- good luck US Airways.

In my opinion US Airways will be getting the privileges on the basis of being a new entrant and bringing in competition to the Southeastern area of the United States. Delta, you have met your match!

Here is the proposed schedule for the flights:

Northern Hemisphere Summer

US800 PHL (6:45PM)  - CLT (8:30PM)    B767
US800 CLT (10:30PM) - GIG (9:00AM+1)  B767
US801 GIG (9:05PM)  - CLT (6:00AM+1)  B767
US801 CLT (7:30AM)  - PHL (9:04AM)    A320

Norther Hemisphere Winter

US800 PHL (6:45PM)  - CLT (8:30PM)    B767
US800 CLT (10:30PM) - GIG (11:00AM+1) B767
US801 GIG (11:05PM) - CLT (6:00AM+1)  B767
US801 CLT (7:30AM)  - PHL (9:04AM)    A320

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark