US Airways Dividend Miles (Pre-2005 America West merger) - November "Bring Your Mug Month" Trips

After a few requests, here is the place to post your cockroach trips during the month of November.

As I just got off the phone with the Awards line, it is now official. Vegas via cockroach miles, baby.

The Mrs & I will be traveling with extra mugs, pins and a stack of luggage tags


11/18 299 BDL-PHL 3:35P
5:00-5:55 - US CLUB
11/18 642 PHL-LAS 6:10P

11/22 634 LAS-PHL 1:00P
8:40-9:30 - US CLUB
11/22 1192 PHL - BDL 9:50P

Updated to include an extra day in Vegas!
Weekdays for $30, Fri nite for $45.
@ Imperial Palace thru 1/29/04
email me for details if you are interested.


[This message has been edited by irabk (edited 10-14-2003).]

Got my Vegas Comdex trip too... but I'm being a naughty Roach. I booked my trip on UA using codeshares through SFO. (Sorry BBB, UA had it $30-50 cheaper! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tongue.gif ) I have 2 club passes, so I'm using them as shown.

Nov 15
US 542 2:15P RDU - CLT 3:05P (UA 2084)
CLT Club from 3:20-5:50P
US 59 6:10P CLT - SFO 8:48P (UA 2643)
UA 762 10:38P SFO - LAS 11:58P

Nov 17
UA 1119 5:40P LAS - SFO 7:08P
SFO Club from 7:30 - 9:40
US 159 10:00P SFO - PHL 6:13A (UA 3047)
(Nov 18)
US 1487 7:45A PHL - RDU 9:05A (UA 2331)

Will be more than happy to meet up with fellow roaches either on the travels or in LAS on Sunday. As of now, I don't have my accomodations set in LAS. Be sure to email me if I don't see your post.

Looks like I'm going to miss our fearless leader out there by a day.
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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.

[This message has been edited by jimcfsus (edited 10-13-2003).]

Speaking of luggage tags, on the occasion when I chack luggage, it invariably comes back without the cockroach one!

Jane in PHL

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JanePond:
Speaking of luggage tags, on the occasion when I chack luggage, it invariably comes back without the cockroach one!

Jane in PHL</font>

The baggage crew must really love those cockroach tags. All my old junky tags always came back ok.

1 NOV MIA-CLT-RDU

I guess I'm going to get the prize for first flight? (My outbound is later this month.)

In case there are any last minute cockroach shoppers out there, and waiting for a bargin DOES make you a cockroach, from now until the end of November, all cockroach mug orders will include a complementary luggage tag.

Just note on your order, "Bring Your Mug Month Mug Order" or some other twaddle, and voila, luggage tag included.

OOOPS! Most of my November flights are on NW (got to get my gold elite again) and on those lovely RJ's out of PIT. Guess I won't be seeing first class on USAirways until December.

Give my regards to the US crews. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Maybee you should start selling cockroach glassware. That way, whenever we fly First class on an upgraded roach fare, we can give it to the FA for our drinks.

That's what the glasses from the US Airways Club are for http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Sorry....cancelled my membership when they banned smoking in the clubs

28 Oct US 391 PIT-MCO
5 Nov US 340 MCO-PIT

I have my mugs all ready to go. Can't wait to see what happens.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by safetymom:

I have my mugs all ready to go. Can't wait to see what happens. </font>

Please let us know the response. Ira and I aren't scheduled until later in the month.

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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.

The PineSter is on the move!

11/3 PHL-ROC
11/5 ROC-PHL

11/11 PHL-YYZ
11/14 YYZ-PHL

11/21 PHL-GRR
11/30 GRR-PHL

Gonna mug them all. Except the Express flights

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by PineyBob:
The PineSter is on the move!

Gonna mug them all. Except the Express flights</font>

Why not? Unless they are too short for drinks. Gotta spread the word that we care about them... especially now that SW is taking over PHL!

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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.

Hopefully my upgrade will clear so I can use my mug on my CLT-LAX flight on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, my CHS-CLT flight is on a regional jet - a missed opportunity. I'm not one to call attention to myself, but seeing this is for a good cause...

Today when I ordered my screwdriver, I presented my cockroach mug to my receptive FA, explained to him what my mission was, and was met with the following response: "This is fabulous." He even gave me an extra (i.e. 3rd) bottle of Finlandia because the mug holds so much more than the plastic cups!

He and another FA then engaged me in a lengthy conversation about how horrible US has become, and that they're actually embarrassed to be working the front cabin now. He said that sometimes the cleaning crew doesn't even load toilet paper in the lavs prior to the transcons departing. It was like the floodgates had opened and all of the frustrations these poor FA's have been feeling the last couple of years just came barreling out. They were fascinated by the roach mugs, so I gave them (and my seat-mate) the us-cockroach website.

I explained to the FA's the goal and purpose of the cockroach movement, and reiterated our appreciation of all their hard work. My thanks -- and hearing that we're all out there rooting for them -- brought a smile to their faces, and I resolved from now on to always make a point of thanking my FA's.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SS255:
Today when I ordered my screwdriver, I presented my cockroach mug to my receptive FA, explained to him what my mission was, and was met with the following response: "This is fabulous." He even gave me an extra (i.e. 3rd) bottle of Finlandia because the mug holds so much more than the plastic cups!

He and another FA then engaged me in a lengthy conversation about how horrible US has become, and that they're actually embarrassed to be working the front cabin now. He said that sometimes the cleaning crew doesn't even load toilet paper in the lavs prior to the transcons departing. It was like the floodgates had opened and all of the frustrations these poor FA's have been feeling the last couple of years just came barreling out. They were fascinated by the roach mugs, so I gave them (and my seat-mate) the us-cockroach website.

I explained to the FA's the goal and purpose of the cockroach movement, and reiterated our appreciation of all their hard work. My thanks -- and hearing that we're all out there rooting for them -- brought a smile to their faces, and I resolved from now on to always make a point of thanking my FA's. </font>

This sounds great! Every cockroach can make some US employees day... and maybe we can infiltrate CCY someday.



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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.

New Cockroaches?

http://www.msnbc.com/news/990534.asp?0cv=CB20

Jane in PHL

I had several FA's and pilots that were interested in my luggage tag and I pointed them to the website so they could order their own luggage tags. They were all really nice and thought it was interesting that we were fans enough of the airline to do such a thing.

My FA could of cared less about the mug. The ticket agent though admired my pin so I gave her my cockroach pin.

I had a sky marshall joke that he wondered if he would get into trouble if he wore one of the pins!

I said he might blend in better to which he commented that he has seen more and more of the pins on passengers.

Told him to keep an eye out for the mugs.

Well, just about 1/2 way through the month, and I expected more comments than this.

Is November a bad month for cockroach travel?

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by irabk:
Well, just about 1/2 way through the month, and I expected more comments than this.

Is November a bad month for cockroach travel?</font>

I'm packing as I type... Everyone cross their fingers that my upgrade will go through at RDU. , as I've flying on a UA ticket on US metal. Looks like lots of availability going out tomorrow, but not for my redeye back on Monday night.

Nonetheless, will report on the flight out over the weekend.

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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.

I am reluctant to post my trip report. From PHL-RSW, I fell asleep before we pulled from the gate and didn't wake up until we were straightening our seatbacks. Perhaps if we had been offered a drink, I might have made some headway. On the return, nada from the FA, but interest from my seatmate.

Here's hoping for better luck going to Barbados.

Jane in PHL

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JanePond:


Here's hoping for better luck going to Barbados.

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Can I go too? Sounds like a good place for a Cockroach Convention. I don't think my wife will mind, as long as I'm out of her hair! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Actually, I'm sitting in the CLT C club on a 3 hr layover, waiting for my upgrade to clear for SFO. 6 seats open, I'm on top of the list. Let's hope. No comments so far on the cockroach pin... seems like the Saturday staff just is putting in their time. This isn't the first time I've seen this. Anyone else notice this on Saturdays?


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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.

Flew again to MCO on Friday. I was on an award ticket in the back. It sure is a lot chummier in those seats. I didn't go nonstop to get the segments. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Please forgive my ignorance.....what is a "Cockroach"?? (Here in Fl. we call them "Palmetto Bugs"....I have seen the term often and been hesitant to ask...Thank for helping me out here...

For all things cockroach, check out www.us-cockroach.com. (http://www.us-cockroach.com.) Be sure to see both the "In Your Own Words" and "Why Cockroach" pages.

You appear to be new to the US Forum. Welcome.

(Edited to spell "cockroach" right the second time.)

[This message has been edited by irabk (edited Nov 15, 2003).]

ira,

looks like you'll be at las at the same time i'll be there. i am arriving 11/22 onboard flt 697, which arrives in las at 12:something pm, shortly before you depart at 1:00. in fact, you may be boarding the very same 757 i'm coming in on.

it'd be nice to meet you face to face; i'll be wearing a washington redskins pullover and carrying my cockraoch mug. maybe i'll see you there! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

-- he who slacks

I hit the cockroach jackpot!

My upgrade cleared to SFO, seat 1C. FC wasn't filled on an A321... 2 seats empty. FC service was actually decent. Meals were choice of Shrimp Scampi (what I got), Roasted Chicken or a cold Chicken plate. Scampi was excellent, but it only ahd shrimp (6 nice ones) and some rice. No veggies. Small salad and cheesecake brought out together. Choice of bread was brought around. Much better service/attitude than when I flew to Vegas in September.

The main FA, Calvin, loved the mug! Once all were fed, he talked to me at length about what we are doing. I had printed out some of the "business cards" and I gave him a few. He was very excited that some of us actually cared about the company. He's been there 20-some years and sounded as bitter as us. He had just finished an International tour and was disappointed in the decrease in quality of service up front. He made sure the mug wasn't empty.

Looks like we made a friend here. I will forward Ira his info so we can add him to the list.

And... if that wasn't enough... I had a connection from SFO onto LAS on UA. Until the mugs, no US personnel had even commented on my pin, but I only took 1 step onto this 757 when a FA said, "You know you have a bug on your shirt?" I said, "Yes, it's a cockroach, a USAirways Cockroach". She asked why, and I told her all about it. She was pleased that even though I was giving US the business, that I had bought the ticket with UA, and was actually flying them too (and taking the miles on US). Once again, I got to enjoy Economy Plus, even with such a late evening flight (10:35PM departure, 11:45PM arrival). The whole attitude of the FA's and the service is refreshing. US really needs to take a look at what their marketing partner does. I really think that on non-transcons/non-meal flights, I like E+ better than US First.

Anyway, a good roach day all-around. Now it's off to bed and a day of shopping in Vegas before Comdex on Monday.


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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.

Well, Mrs. US-Cockroach & I are getting ready to once again fly the friendly skies of ... oops.

We are departing BDL Tuesday about 3:30 to LAS via PHL and departing Saturday about 1:00, also via PHL. If you happen to cross our paths, stop us and say hi. I am carrying a bunch of cockroach stuff to pass out to FF & crew. You can spot us by the cockroach tags on our carryon bags with the RED straps. Everyone who stops us gets a luggage tag, some lucky cockroaches will even get mugs (mostly on the return flight, so I don't have to carry them across the country twice). See you all next week.



[This message has been edited by irabk (edited Nov 17, 2003).]

Have a good trip Ira. I can tell you that I made sure to leave a few bucks in LAS for you and the Mrs., or should I say I left a few more than I came with. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Hope you get some US employees as eager to learn about the cockroaches as the one I encountered.

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A "Mileage Run"... is that what they're called? I've been doing them for years and didn't know they had a name.