US Airways is one of the largest airlines in the United States. The company operates more than 3,200 flights per day and serves over 200 communities in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Europe and the Middle East. It employs nearly 33,000 aviation professionals worldwide and is a member of the Star Alliance network. Founded in 1982, US Airways handles flights to approximately 900 destinations in more than 160 countries. The company operates US Airways Company Store, which sells a selection of apparel, scale models and travel accessories. It is an operating unit of the US Airways Group.