This is one of those tips that if you didn’t know it already, you will never forget it and you’ll wonder why you didn’t realize it already. US Airways upgrades all of its elites 48 hours out from flights.  (Chairmen are 7 days out, Silvers are two days out).  If …

NOTE:  US Airways changed the rules about upgrade with miles and this route will no longer get you fee-free upgrades.  Do not pursue a trial for this purpose. I wrote about my own quest for status through the US Airways Preferred Trial, and on how to maximize the trial once …

One thing I haven’t really brought up here is that I play piano and guitar.  It’s a fun hobby, but with work and travel, I don’t have as much time to memorize sheet music–but I can still read! But I manage to find myself in situations where friends and family …