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We shared back in June that US Airways is changing their award chart for domestic award tickets. The changes are now only a few days away. The change over will happen on August 1, 2014 and the reason is to align more with American Airlines award chart, which has higher award prices. But ever since American…
The new 50,000 bonus mile offer after initial purchase on the card in 3 months is a great offer. I hadn’t seen this offer yet, so when I opened the mail and saw 50,000 bonus mile on the cover of the envelope, I figured there was just some bonus for a transfer of balance or something. US Airways 50,000 Mile…
The 100% bonus offer on purchased US Airways miles is back for the month of July. This is a more targeted offer but I was able to access the terms of the 100% bonus which means you can buy enough miles for an award to Europe or South America in Business Class for only ~$1,881.25. This…
Avis and US Airways have teamed up to offer 5x USAirways Dividend Miles on qualifying rentals of 1 day or more. Since personal rentals with Avis earns 2 miles per dollar, this means the earning will increase to 10x miles per dollar spent. All you have to do is simply add a promotional coupon code to…
The American Airlines Admirals lounge can make or or break your layover. During a recent layover in Dallas, I was quite surprised what I found in the Admirals Club. Since I’m normally a Delta Flyer my visit to the Admirals Club caught me off guard since I’m used to the normal crowded Sky Club. Even the…
I’ve shared in the past how it US Airways actually charges a lower number of miles than American Airlines does itself for American Airlines three cabin First Class in the US ever since American and US Airways started reciprocal award redemption it is actually 15,000 miles cheaper to use US Airways miles. This reciprocity and…
Yes that’s right! A US Airways flight bound from Los Angeles to Philadelphia diverted to Kansas City, Missouri, after a dog pooped in the aisle making several of the passengers ill. Per this NBC Philadelphia article, “Dog poop forced an emergency landing, according to passengers aboard US Airways Flight 598 from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Those passengers…
The 100% bonus offer on purchased US Airways miles has been extended until May 31, 2014. That means you have about 5 days left to purchase enough miles to Europe or South America in Business Class for only ~$1,881.25. Potential Uses Of Miles Maxing out this promotion means you can buy enough miles for…
Earlier this month, I wrote about how a US Airways Plane Diverts to Dublin After Entire Crew Gets Sick. It turns out another US Airways flight from Venice bound for Philadelphia diverted to Dublin. Per CBS Philly, It is the second time in less than two weeks that a plane from Venice that was bound for Philadelphia…
There are only a few more days to get in on the limited time offer for a 100% bonus on purchased on US Airways miles. The promotion only goes through until May 25th, 2014, so that means you have about 5 days left to purchase enough miles to Europe or South America in Business Class…
In a previous post, I shared the new benefits of the US Airways® Premier World MasterCard® starting back on April 30th, 2014. But there are more benefits like the new spring promotion bonus where you can earn up to 2,500 bonus miles on certain categories of spending for a total of 2x points per dollar. Key…
Starting April 30th, 2014, the US Airways® Premier World MasterCard® comes with a new benefit that can really add up. The fact that it offers 40,000 bonus miles after your first purchase, and the card will likely go away once the integration with American Airlines is complete, makes this a really attractive card at the moment.…
A US Airways A330-200 headed from Venice, Italy to Philadelphia had to divert to Dublin, after nine of the flight attendants got sick during the flight. Per this CNN article, A US Airways flight en route from Italy to the United States was diverted to Ireland after nine flight attendants became ill, officials said Saturday. Responding to…
For a limited time through until May 25th, 2014, you can purchase US Airways and receive a 100% bonus on purchased miles. This is a fantastic deal because it means you can purchase enough miles for a Business Class ticket to Europe or South America for only $1,881.25 (plus award booking fees) to get you…
I mentioned just the other day how I was on a tear earning American Airlines miles. So I take the blame for jinxing the American Airlines award chart into the unannounced changes this week. JK. But seriously, these changes will impact decisions by travelers just like me, and maybe you. What We Know (At This…
Every so often US Airways offers a share miles bonus, where you can earn up to a 100% bonus for sharing miles with someone. Share miles with family and friends April 7 – 13, 2014, and you’ll give up to a 100% bonus – up to 50,000 more miles. The more you share, the more…
It’s March 31, 2014, which means US Airways officially joined oneworld meaning that you can now book US Airways award tickets with British Airways Avios. The great thing about British Airways Avios redemptions are that they are distance based. When it comes to domestic redemptions one of the sweet spots is short distance awards which…
US Airways is officially joining oneworld on March 31st, and to celebrate they have launched a promotion where you can earn up to 25,000 bonus US Airways miles when you fly six of their partners. Earn up to 25,000 bonus miles when you fly with oneworld partners We’re excited to be a part of oneworld, an award-winning…
I shared a step by step process a few months back on how to save 15,000 miles for a First Class award ticket in American Airlines new A321 Flat Bed First Class Transcontinental flight. But now thanks to the new US Airways buy mile promotion until March 26th, the same First Class can be outright…
Here’s a quick reminder that the US Airways and American Airlines integration hasn’t fully completed, but at the same time, you can earn more points and miles with just a few steps. Most know that you can book awards on American Airlines flights with US Airways miles and also book US Airways flights with American…