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 »Strange Minor Bug with AAdvantage and Dividend Miles Numbers
Today, I received a message from US Airways about one of my reservations: I thought this was strange because, well, I fly US Airways a lot. Â But I did have that reservation with two other people. Â I thought I might have forgotten one person’s number. Pulling up the reservation, …
Read More »Even More Changes for American and US Airways Released Today
US Airways and American Airlines suddenly announced changes to their award charts today.  Here’s a post explaining the changes to US Airways.  And here’s a post explaining the changes to American Airlines. However, more changes were released: TL/DR:  (For Keri:  too long, didn’t read 😉 ) Golds and Platinums lose …
Read More »US Airways Chairmen Receiving Executive Platinum Benefits On-Board
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 »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, …
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