I am hearing some rumblings tonight that an announcement is coming as early as Monday morning that US Airways and American Airlines may officially tie the knot. With news on Friday that American Airlines' labor unions have thrown their support behind a deal with US Airways, this should come as no surprise.

Although I repeat this is only rumor, it appears the combined airline will take the American Airlines name, maintain its headquarters in Fort Worth, and be run by US Airways CEO ...

With the end coming to Continental's participation in the Amex Platinum lounge program (September 2011), I began to look for alternative ways to access the lounge.  While I don't fly CO or UA often, when I do, it is nice to have lounge access.

There are a few ways to get lounge access without being a member: Premium class passengers on trans-oceanic flights and UA's "ps" transcontinental flights enjoy complimentary access, as do certain UA/CO elites in economy on trans-oceanic ...

I'm at the point of the year again where I've reached a fork in the road. I've re-qualified for 1K status on United, so my elite benefits are safe through at least January 2012, but now I must decide whether to continue to credit to UA (where I earn double RDMs on most flights) or pursue status on another Star Alliance carrier.

Lounge access is very important to me when I fly so I have appreciated holding Star Alliance Gold status with British Midland the last two years. That status ...

US Airways is offering double EQMs and RDMs in select markets through the end of the year, including MSP, RDU, BOS, STL, RIC, and PIT.

This offer mimics promotions by Delta and American that began last month, with one exception. While the fine print of the AA and DL deals state that your trip must originate and terminate in one of the targeted cities (though Fozz has stated that double miles are accrued on all flights that either start or end in a ...

Last week, I shared an e-mail I received from United about a new Mileage Plus website coming soon. 

Much to my surprise, when I logged on to UA this afternoon I saw this:

I am amazed that this happened so quickly. 

For now, only United, US Airways, and Continental awards can be booked online, but United promises:

Additional Star Alliance carriers will be ...

Some good news for a change on the labor front:

United and Continental airlines are on course to wrap up a new contract with their pilot unions by fall, a critical step if their megamerger is to deliver the $1.2 billion boost leaders of the carriers promised Wall Street.

While pilot talks progress, flight attendants and other worker groups likely face a long, arduous path to new contracts, which could undermine labor peace at the new carrier, sources ...