Airline
Potomac Air/US Airways Express (BK)
Potomac Air operated as a regional carrier under the US Airways Express banner, providing essential commuter connections primarily from Washington D.C. Today, its historic routes have been fully integrated into the American Eagle network following the US Airways and American Airlines merger.
Why travelers choose Potomac Air/US Airways Express
- •Formerly operated out of a primary hub at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- •Flew as an integral part of the regional US Airways Express network
- •Operated a fleet consisting primarily of De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop aircraft
- •Operations and routes are now fully integrated into American Airlines and American Eagle
Fare families
Standard Economy
The baseline regional travel experience offering standard seating and essential services.
- •1 Personal Item included
- •1 Carry-on Bag included
- •Standard seat selection at check-in
- •Ticket changes subject to fees
Flexible Economy
Enhanced economy fare offering ticket flexibility and included checked baggage for regional travelers.
- •1 Personal Item & 1 Carry-on Bag
- •1 Complimentary Checked Bag
- •Advanced seat selection
- •No change fees for date or time adjustments
Premium / First Class
Premium cabin experience historically available on larger US Airways Express regional jets, featuring extra space and priority services.
- •Wider premium seating with extra legroom
- •2 Complimentary Checked Bags
- •Priority Check-in and Boarding
- •Complimentary snacks and beverages
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Historically, passengers were allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Checked baggage was subject to standard US Airways Express dimensions, typically capping at 50 lbs (23 kg) per bag. On modern successor flights, standard American Airlines baggage rules apply.
Change policy
Ticket flexibility depended on the purchased fare class. While traditional non-refundable tickets incurred change fees, modern successor routes operated by American Airlines now offer no change fees on standard domestic Main Cabin fares.
Check-in
Passengers traditionally checked in at the US Airways Express airport counters. For travelers flying these historical routes today, online and mobile app check-in is available starting 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
Colombo (CMB) network
Potomac Air/US Airways Express operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight BK 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight BK 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight BK 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight BK 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight BK 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight BK 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat