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USX International Airways (USX) is an American airline headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1987, it operates as an airline providing both discount and full-priced services. USX currently operates a fleet of seven aircraft to five destinations.

History
USX International Airways was founded in North Carolina in February 1987, with its headquarters located in Charlotte, North Carolina. USX International Airways was founded as an airline focused on employing both high and low-cost strategies. Authorisation by the Federal Aviation Administration was granted in January 1988, and flights commenced in June.

Initial Growth
USX International Airways received 15 initial takeoff/landing slot times at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in May. In June, USX commenced operations, servicing various destinations on the East Coast.

Destinations
USX International Airways flies to six domestic destinations within the eastern region of the US.

Hubs
USX International Airways' main hub is Charlotte Douglas International Airport, being the origin or destination for all routes. USX has expressed interest in opening a second hub at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, stating that it plans to do so by 1992.

Fleet
USX International Airways operates nine Airbus A320-family aircraft.

USX Business
USX Business features wider extended-recline seats in a 2-2 configuration on A320-family aircraft, and sleeper seats in a 1-2-1 configuration on A340s.

Meals are served on flights greater than 950nmi. Routes shorter include complimentary snacks and beverages.

USX Economy & Premium Economy
On Airbus A320-family aircraft, economy and premium economy seats are arranged in a 3-3 configuration. On Airbus A340s, premium economy seats are arranged in a 2-3-2 layout, whereas economy seats are arranged in a 2-4-2 layout.

Both economy and premium economy seats feature a 2.7-inch/69mm Airvision LCD screen as an on-demand in-flight entertainment system. Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are served on all flights, and those greater than 1100nmi in distance include meals.