The FINANCIAL -- Building on its industry-leading operational performance, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) on September 10 announced a realignment of its operations leadership team to strengthen its planning, analysis and technology expertise. The three executive promotions were approved by the Company's Board of Directors.

Kerry Hester, 40, previously vice president, reservations and customer service planning has been promoted to senior vice president, operations planning and support. In her new role, Hester will take on responsibility for operations planning and analysis and share oversight of the crew resources function, while continuing to maintain oversight of reservations and the strategy, planning and service recovery functions within customer service. She will continue to report to US Airways Chief Operating Officer Robert Isom.

Tim Lindemann, 44, formerly managing director, customer strategy and planning has been promoted to vice president, reservations and customer planning. Lindemann will assume responsibility for the reservations organization, including the reservations planning and network operations functions, as well as the policies and procedures and training functions for both the call centers and Airport s. He will continue to report to Hester.

Bob Maloney, 57, formerly managing director, operations control center (OCC), has been promoted to vice president, operations control center and air traffic control. He will continue to oversee the airline's Pittsburgh-based OCC which manages system-wide day-to-day departure, in-flight and arrival logistics. Maloney, a 36-year airline industry veteran, will also gain responsibility for the airline's air traffic control and airfield operations groups. Maloney will report to Captain Ed Bular, senior vice president, flight operations and inflight.

"Over the past three years, the US Airways team has achieved a remarkable operational turnaround, and we've emerged a consistent leader in operational reliability. As we return our airline to sustained profitability and position US Airways for the opportunities ahead, it is critical that we continue to build on our operational strengths by bolstering our planning, analysis and technical expertise. Kerry, Tim and Bob have made significant contributions to our airline, and we are confident that with today's realignment, their leadership and expertise will help drive additional efficiencies throughout our operation," said Isom.

Additional background on each executive follows.

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