Mr. Howlett joined AWA as Vice President - Public Affairs in January 1995. On January 1, 1997, he was elected Vice President - Public Affairs of America West Holdings. He was elected as Senior Vice President - Public Affairs of AWA and America West Holdings in February 1999. Mr. Howlett has served as Senior Vice President - Public Affairs of US Airways Group and US Airways since the effective date of the merger with America West Holdings on September 27, 2005.