I wrote a post for Pizza in Motion laying out why the US Airways upgrade procedure is better than American’s Airlines’. Please note, we are only talking about the procedure.  I don’t think either of us would argue that US Airways’ first-class product is better than American’s (and I don’t think Doug …
Read More »Why US Airways’ Upgrade System is Better (And Why Pizza is Wrong)
Pizza in Motion has my explanation as to why the US Airways upgrade process is better than American’s. I am not arguing that the US Airways product is better. Check out my reasons why on Ed’s post here. Afterwards, he’s going to attempt wrote a rebuttal. Also, if you would like to side …
Read More »US Airways vs. American Airlines Plus Win $50
Ed, my nemesis friend over at Pizza in Motion, is going to host a poll determining which upgrade procedure is better–US Airways or American Airlines. Note: this is about the procedure and not the product. Well, we all know how I feel, but I still needed to convince him.  I will have …
Read More »The Caribbean is not International for US Airways Club Access Either
I’ve written before that the Caribbean is considered domestic for most of US Airway’s purposes. There are complimentary upgrades to the Caribbean even though the upgrades are complimentary domestic upgrades. I had a feeling the US Airways club’s rule that international first class tickets got free access was for US …
Read More »Ending the Quest for Top Status?
I’ve been a business traveler who logs a lot of mileage going to and from meetings. But I’ve recently proposed that I fly less for my role, given all the technology out there. It’s good business sense. But what does this mean for Jeanne, the traveler? I’ve been thinking about …
Read More »US Airways & American Airlines Elite Qualifying Miles Will Combine Starting in 2015
An e-mail went out to status holders on US Airways in regards to upgrades on American Airlines.  But the very bottom of the email addressed a question lingering in the backs of our minds: Will the elite qualifying miles from US Airways and American Airlines be combined for status in 2015? …
Read More »How to Find Accurate Flight Status for US Airways
One frustrating thing about US Airways’ website is the flight status page. Very often, it uses gate push back as the “time of departure” and estimates the landing time based on that. My husband was supposed to leave for DCA at 5pm. His flight pushed back, but then there was …
Read More »US Airways Doesn’t Understand US Airways’ Programs?
Last year, I was determined to make sure I hit at least 85,000 miles. Â The reason for this is because US Airways has a Special Dividends program that gives you different benefits in between status levels. Â The 85,000 one includes being able to enter the upgrade queue, even on award …
Read More »No More Companion Certificates on US Airways World MasterCard Starting 2015
I received a comment from Jason on a post, tipping me off that he received a notice that this year’s companion certificate would be the last he will receive as a benefit of the card. I spoke to a US Airways World MasterCard representative to verify and she confirmed. Â Current …
Read More »More Weird Bugs with US Airways Website
There is a travel advisory on the East Coast, which made my coworkers plan to move-up her flight more complicated (suddenly everyone was). Â But I was trying to help her see if she can change her flight first online before going to the airport early. This is the US Airway’s …
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