Whenever I was hoping for an upgrade at the gate, I’d cross my fingers that a Chairman who flew more miles than I have wouldn’t check in after me. They would jump above me on the upgrade list. Keri is a Chairman too and has flown more than me lately. …
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 »Can You Apply Mileage Upgrades Now for US Airways Flights After April 22nd for Free?
There’s been some confusion over whether or not the April 23rd cut-off for US Airways upgrades sans co-pay allows you to upgrade flights that will be flown after April 22nd. Â (in fact, there’s been some confusion among agents at US Airways). To recap, US Airways elites have had the co-pay …
Read More »The US Airways Definitions of Domestic and International May Not Match Yours
A few weeks ago, I wrote about real and fake EQMs on US Airways, how to spot the difference and the implications for either set. Another strange quirk on US Airways are its international and domestic rules pertain to a different definition of international and domestic. What? What I mean …
Read More »How US Airways’ Route Map Makes Upgrading with Miles a Great Option for East/West Coasters
Because US Airways’ Routes send people straight across the country, it makes upgrading with miles a great value. US Airways has a generous upgrade chart for domestic travel. Â Upgrading flights over 2,000 miles are only 10,000 miles. Â For special occasions or long flights where it looks like I won’t clear …
Read More »Loving How Informed US Airways Keeps Me About Upgrades
Upgrades on US Airways used to be something that could be gamed, and something that were mysterious. For example, Keri had platinum status on US Airways, but was “out upgraded” by a silver on a cross country flight once. For how that was possible, check out this article. They cracked …
Read More »An Improvement in Upgrades for US Airways!
I’m often suspicious when I receive emails from airlines about “improvements” to their elite programs. US Airways seemed to actually come through this time: US Airways will be checking whether or not you qualify for an upgrade more frequently throughout the day. This is good news for elites, especially Golds, …
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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