Le Chic Geek Over four weeks ago, my husband got his status packet for his Silver Preferred Status. I eagerly awaited my packet for Chairman’s Preferred, but didn’t get anything for a few days. 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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