I’m just writing to confirm that American Airline’s on-board benefits to Executive Platinums apply to US Airways Chairmen. I wasn’t 100% whether or not this was an official rule, but I’m currently on an American Airlines flight as a US Airways Chairman. The benefit for non-upgraded Executive Platinums on American …
Read More »Knowing the Difference Between “Real” and “Fake” Elite Qualifying Miles for US Airways / American Status
View from the Wing posted about the US Airways Club deal–which I think is a very good deal given the prices of flights lately.  Click on the link for his details, but it is an easy (but not cheap) 5,000 miles. Gary is gambling on US Airways and American Airlines combining …
Read More »Does American Now Count as US Airways Metal for Elite Trial Status?
In short, the answer is no, confirmed by US Airways. @jeanne23 Jeanne, for trial purposes American flights are not valid. — US Airways (@USAirways) January 30, 2014 So if you are going for trial preferred, make sure you are booking flights that are actually on US Airways. What is …
Read More »Is it Too Late to Buy-Up to Preferred Status on US Airways?
US Airways allows you to buy status straight out.  If you’ve never flown on them, you can buy it for about $4,000.  If you’ve flown at least one mile on US Airways, that number drops to $3,000. But the huge benefit to buying up is if you are just shy of …
Read More »Using US Airways Points Post-Merger, not all Star Alliance Airlines Gone
US Airways has made an announcement about when it is leaving Star Alliance and how you can use miles post-merger. Here’s the run-down: They will be  exiting Star Alliance on March 30, 2014. You can book trips using miles and earn miles on Star Alliance up until that date.  After that date, …
Read More »American Airlines / US Airways Merger Announcement Expected Next Week
Am I going to be an America Airlines elite soon? It’s looking like American and US Airways are going be announcing a merger on Monday. Sources say US Airways CEO Doug Parker will likely take over, and American’s Tom Horton will be given an honorary position on the board. The …
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