Silk Avia
A scheduled United States airline legally identified as US Airways, with a broad domestic and international network centered on Charlotte and Philadelphia.
About Silk Avia
Silk Avia is identified here by the legal name US Airways, a scheduled carrier headquartered in the United States. US Airways traced its history to All American Aviation, founded in 1939, and later absorbed America West Airlines before combining with American Airlines. The US Airways brand was ultimately retired as operations were integrated into American, making this primarily a historical airline identity rather than a separately operating carrier today.
The airline served 248 destinations across 57 countries through 1,545 routes. Charlotte was its busiest departure hub, followed by Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago and Phoenix. Its network included major United States cities such as New York, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Pittsburgh, alongside international destinations including Brussels and Singapore. This combination supported domestic connections, transcontinental journeys and long-haul international travel.
Aircraft associated with the operation include the 788, Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, A340-300, A340-500, A340-600 and A380-800. The broader records also identify the A330 and A340 families. Cabin products varied by aircraft and route, with economy seating forming the core offering and premium cabins available on selected domestic and international services.
US Airways belonged to Star Alliance until 2014 and subsequently joined Oneworld during its integration with American Airlines. Its frequent-flyer programme was Dividend Miles, through which travellers could earn and redeem miles and receive status-related benefits. Dividend Miles was discontinued in 2015, and member accounts were transferred into American Airlines' AAdvantage programme, which became the relevant loyalty programme for the combined carrier.
A major strength was the scale of the connecting network, particularly through Charlotte and Philadelphia, which linked many domestic markets with international services. The principal challenge for travellers is that the US Airways identity is no longer active as an independent airline, so historical schedules, policies and loyalty details should not be treated as current. Present-day bookings and operating information are generally handled under American Airlines branding.
Good to know
Flying with Silk Avia — what to expect
Historical Airline Brand
US Airways no longer operates as an independent brand following its integration into American Airlines. Current flights descended from its network are generally sold and operated under American Airlines branding.
Major Connecting Hubs
Charlotte and Philadelphia were the airline's leading connection points, with Washington, Chicago and Phoenix also important departure airports. Connection times and terminal arrangements varied considerably by hub.
Baggage Rules Vary
Carry-on and checked-baggage conditions depended on the route, fare and operating carrier. Travellers with a current booking should follow the allowance displayed by American Airlines or the airline actually operating the flight.
Mixed Fleet Cabins
Cabin layouts and premium products differed across narrow-body Airbus aircraft and larger long-haul types. Checking the operating aircraft and seat map before selecting a seat remains advisable.
Loyalty Programme Closed
Dividend Miles was discontinued and its accounts were transferred to American Airlines' AAdvantage programme. Historical Dividend Miles information should not be relied upon for present-day earning or redemption.
Network overview
Where Silk Avia flies
Silk Avia operates 1,545 routes to 248 destinations across 57 countries, its longest sector reaching New York to Singapore (15,336 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Silk Avia flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
New York → Singapore
15,336 km · EWR → SIN
The longest sector in the Silk Avia network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Silk Avia
Tracked Silk Avia routes touch Uganda, Japan, United States, Australia.
KGL - EBBKigali → Entebbe0h 53m340 kmLAX - NRTLos Angeles → Tokyo10h 34m8,753 kmNRT - LAXTokyo → Los Angeles10h 34m8,753 kmLAS - LAXLas Vegas → Los Angeles0h 56m381 kmLAX - SFOLos Angeles → San Francisco1h 8m544 kmLAX - SYDLos Angeles → Sydney14h 22m12,060 kmMEL - SYDMelbourne → Sydney1h 19m706 kmORD - MSPChicago → Minneapolis1h 7m536 kmSYD - LAXSydney → Los Angeles14h 22m12,060 kmSYD - MELSydney → Melbourne1h 19m706 kmDEN - DFWDenver → Dallas1h 41m1,031 kmHNL - NRTHonolulu → Tokyo7h 33m6,135 kmJFK - LAXNew York → Los Angeles5h 4m3,974 kmLAX - JFKLos Angeles → New York5h 4m3,974 kmLAX - LASLos Angeles → Las Vegas0h 56m381 kmMore from United States
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FAQ
Silk Avia — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Fares are generally lower outside major holidays and peak summer travel periods, particularly when booked in advance with flexible dates. Because the US Airways brand is retired, compare current American Airlines and competing-carrier fares for the relevant route.
- Carry-on requirements varied by fare, route and operating carrier, and historical US Airways rules are no longer current. For an existing itinerary, check the baggage allowance shown by American Airlines or the airline operating the flight.
- Charlotte was the airline's busiest departure hub, with Philadelphia also serving as a major connecting center. Washington, Chicago and Phoenix followed among its most active departure points.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Silk Avia's US Airways identity is historical, available results may appear under the current operating carrier.
- Silk Avia served exactly 248 destinations across 57 countries through 1,545 routes.
- The longest route was New York to Singapore, about 15,336 km nonstop.
- The busiest departure hubs were Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago and Phoenix, in that order by number of routes.
- The network covered domestic and international markets across 57 countries, including Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, Brussels and Singapore. The US Airways identity is now historical, so current services generally appear under American Airlines.