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Thursday, November 20, 2008

US Airways tries to win back frequent fliers
US Airways has reversed course, announcing reinstatement of several benefits for its Dividend Miles members that it previously took away. Will it be enough to win back those of who have told us that you've given up on US Airways? Read the airline's news release and let us know what you think.
Posted by Tom BELDEN @ 9:00 AM  Permalink | 4 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:17 AM, 11/20/2008
    They dont appreciate thier preferred members that much. We still get charged $50 for a heavier bag
    — philly2155
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:55 AM, 11/20/2008
    Nice try Mr. Nocella.. You and your "suits" are a day late and a dollar short...Southwest has you guys beat by a mile.. They don't even charge for earned free flights like you do.. You have a long way to go baby... I was a customer for 28 years.. Nice Try. but LAME.
    — STEVE5444
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:49 AM, 11/21/2008
    Now they'll raise the mileage redemption requirements so the bonus miles remain worthless. Jeez, it already costs 160,000 miles to fly to Europe in US Airways' crummy Envoy Class unless you want to visit Paris in February. And tack on the fee they charge to use the miles as well.
    — ChrisInConshy


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About Tom Belden
Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.
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