catwood
Jan 13, 04, 4:08 pm
"US Airways' frequent fliers will soon be paying a fee to use the airport lounges of its partner airlines.
Access to the lounges has been a free perk for US Airways' high-mileage business travelers. But now, Biz Class has learned, cash-strapped US Airways will begin requiring an additional payment from frequent fliers who want to escape into the quiet of a partner lounge.
US Airways has had an agreement for nearly two years with United Airlines that allows frequent fliers to use both airlines' lounges. In the spring, US Airways becomes a member of the Star Alliance, expanding the range of lounges to include those operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and the other 12 code-sharing partners. "
Entire article continued at:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11641-2004Jan12.html
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Access to the lounges has been a free perk for US Airways' high-mileage business travelers. But now, Biz Class has learned, cash-strapped US Airways will begin requiring an additional payment from frequent fliers who want to escape into the quiet of a partner lounge.
US Airways has had an agreement for nearly two years with United Airlines that allows frequent fliers to use both airlines' lounges. In the spring, US Airways becomes a member of the Star Alliance, expanding the range of lounges to include those operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and the other 12 code-sharing partners. "
Entire article continued at:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11641-2004Jan12.html
With free access.