For the second time in just over a year, US Airways has raised the price of purchased miles. Effective immediately, miles now cost 3.5 cents each--a 27% increase over the 2.75 cents the miles were previously available at and a 40% increase over what miles cost just around this time last year.
Why the price increase? First, 3.5 cents per mile is around what most carrier charge, including Star Alliance partner United/Continental. Second, if the past is any indicator of the future, miles ...
I had a marathon day with US Airways yesterday, but when the dust settled I successfully booked a very attractive 10-segment business class itinerary, bucking the conventional wisdom and stern admonitions from many agents that awards cannot exceed eight segments.
As Gary has shared before, it is possible to book more than eight segments on a US Airways award. My brother is due for a visit and revenue fares were sky high, so he decided to take advantage of US Airways' 100% bonus award ...
Today, Continental changed the method that you use to match your status from another carrier if you are contemplating a change. Instead of matching and capping your possible status at Gold, they are moving to a challenge system, where you will be awarded status for 90 days, and can maintain it if you fly a certain amount on Continental, Continental Express, Continental Connection, United, or United Express Only. Another positive is that you can now match once every five ...
If you haven't already joined US Airways' Dividend Miles program, take advantage of a new 1,000 bonus mile offer for signing up. Simply join by December 31 using promo code NMCB.
You can also earn 2,000 additional miles if you sign-up using the promo code above and book a US Airways flight within 60 days using a Mastercard.
(Tip of the hat to Gary)
This week we are joined by Mark, a frequent US Airways traveler to discuss the US Airways Dividend Miles program. During the podcast we discussed:
Delta's recent mishaps when landing and generally when "situationally unaware" A new segment "Your Hometown, Your Airline" where we recommend an airline mileage program based on a particular city. This week we discuss the best airline programs for flyers in Boston. Mark describes US Airways ...