Over four weeks ago, my husband got his status packet for his Silver Preferred Status. Â I eagerly awaited my packet for Chairman’s Preferred, but didn’t get anything for a few days. Â When I finally phoned up US Airways, they just confirmed that mine wasn’t lost in the mail. Why would …
Read More »Huge Downgrade for US Airways Elites
One of the huge benefits of being a US Airways elites was having the mileage upgrade fee waived for upgrading with miles.  This was one I invoked often.  Now US Airways is taking away this benefit. As of April 23, 2014, the mileage upgrade fee will now apply to Preferred members on US Airways …
Read More »US Airways Miles: When Do I Upgrade With Miles…
US Airways Miles: When Do I Upgrade With Miles… …and when do I wait to see if I cleared for free? One of the biggest debates I have with myself is when to use upgrades. When a seat is available, but the cabin is empty, I don’t want to waste …
Read More »Flying with Silver Trial Preferred Status
My first flight with status was a busy route–DCA to BOS.  I was shocked when I was upgraded to first class two days out from the flight.  I was pretty excited that I could get an upgrade on this route in particular. DCA-BOS is a really busy business route.   …
Read More »US Airways Quick Road to Status (Elite USAirways Status through Trial Preferred)
How to get Elite USAirways Status by using US Airways Preferred Trial. Back in October, I decided I was ready to settle down with an airline. I didn’t really care which airline it was overall. I just wanted convenience, great status benefits, and an easy way of getting it. I …
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