US Airways Dividend Miles (Pre-2005 America West merger) - Best Offer EVER from US Airways

Dividend Miles is celebrating our 20th anniversary with up to 20,000 miles toward your Preferred status. If you are not already a Dividend Miles member enroll today.

Since our start in 1984 as Piedmont Airline's Frequent Flyer Bonus Program, Dividend Miles has enjoyed the loyalty of customers like you, and now we’d like to thank you with this special offer to earn enough miles for a US Airways award ticket and possibly the next level of Preferred status.

Now through February 16, 2005, you'll earn more bonus miles every time you book your roundtrip tickets at usairways.com and fly US Airways to any destination worldwide.* Purchase your tickets one at a time or all at once – it’s up to you. So, you can fly this year and top off your 2004 Preferred status then get an early start on 2005. Plus, we will continue to celebrate 20 years with anniversary offers, special giveaways and much more throughout 2005.

http://www.usairways.com/dividendmiles/6855.htm

Looks good! Finally a carrot that we can chase!

Where's the catch?

Sounds good to me, too! ^ ^
* Here’s how it works . . .
1st purchase = 2,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status
2nd purchase = 3,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status
3rd purchase = 4,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status
4th purchase = 5,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status
5th purchase = 6,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status
5 purchases = 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer applies to new bookings only. Roundtrip tickets must be purchased at usairways.com and travel completed between November 16, 2004 and February 16, 2005. Offer is valid on published, adult fares on US Airways operated flights. Not valid on codeshare flights operated by other airline partners such as United. Maximum 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and again in 2005. Eligibility is based on tickets purchased online and flown on US Airways only (minimum two segments required). Registration is required once prior to departure to qualify. Offer is combinable only with the online booking bonus of 1,000 to 3,000 bonus miles (online booking bonus does not count toward Preferred status). All tickets must be flown by and credited to the same Dividend Miles member. Bonus miles earned from travel completed between 11/16/04-12/31/04 will be credited to members 2004 Preferred balance and bonus miles earned from travel completed between 1/1/05-2/16/05 will be credited to members 2005 Preferred balance. Please allow 3-6 weeks after travel is complete for bonus miles to post. Dividend Miles, bonuses and benefits only apply to flights for which the member has chosen to earn Dividend Miles. Retain all boarding passes and ticket receipts until proper credit has posted. All Dividend Miles terms and conditions apply. Star Alliance and Piedmont Airlines and United are registered trademarks. US Airways, USAir, and Dividend Miles are registered trademarks of US Airways, Inc.Don't forget to register online!

Maximum 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and again in 2005.This is so good, that I'd take a "screen shot" upon registering, just in case.

Of course as always, if US goes under, those miles won't be worth much. :)

This is so awesome! Flying without status is so dreadful!! This airline truly has a heart!

I haven't booked this yet but I need to go PHL to LAX, LAX to SFO, SFO to PHL. The transcons will be on US metal but the LAX to SFO will be on United. I think I should qualify but... Anyone have any thoughts?

I haven't booked this yet but I need to go PHL to LAX, LAX to SFO, SFO to PHL. The transcons will be on US metal but the LAX to SFO will be on United. I think I should qualify but... Anyone have any thoughts?

I think as long as two segments of the itin are US metal you're OK - at least that's how I'm reading it.

-JC

GREAT

Good job U.

This is what they need to do!!!!

Keep courting those of us who know what a great airliine it is and quit chasing the $29 fliers.

Alright... I assume we are all doing the math here...

What's the cheapest (and fastest) way to get the 20K? I'm guessing 5 GoFares RT's in/out of PHL at $29 each way? Any other ideas?

This is just great. It is announced one day after I start my little protest and refuse to book anything else the web site. They are still out to get me !!!

It is a nice promo and so a tip of the hat goes to Barry and the boys. <tips hat and cane>

Now I know they are out to get me !!!!! I just looked at my email and every other roach in this house got the email but I did not. Any body who is a CP get this? Is this going to be another one of those target issues promos?

40K preferred miles. Best offer EVER? We have a short memory.... :)

longing4piedmont:

I got this offer, and wonder why...... I'll have over 200k Preferred Miles by year's end without this offer . But I'll be checking with my local CP friends this morning and see if we can do a few more weekend trips together early next year - it's certainly a great offer!

Thanks Kudzu

How is life up in God's country this morning?

I got the e-mail too, although as a CP who makes it on segments, it doesn't do me much good. Nice idea tho. They're really trying new & creative things.

David

40K preferred miles. Best offer EVER? We have a short memory.... :)

I'm sorry CPRich... where do you get 40K out of this offer? I saw only a 20K max.

I'm sorry CPRich... where do you get 40K out of this offer? I saw only a 20K max.

20k for 2004 and 20k for 2005

Thanks Kudzu

How is life up in God's country this morning?


Cold, and really it's time for Florida - but not after New Year's in New Orleans. BTW, I'm tired of my Florida furniture after having redone the bathrooms/kitchen, and if you have good furniture deals on enough stuff to fill a 4 br/4ba condo, please PM me - I'm looking for the upscale hotel look to remind me of a hotel when I'm not traveling :)

I'm a CP and did not get it, but the rest of my family all got it on their monthly statements. Any chance it won't work for us? I guess I will call the CP desk later and find out. 5 R/T's PHL-MHT or RDU for $58 will put 20K in the bank for next year and then another 5 after 1/1 will put another 20K in the bank. It's certainly a good offer -- they need some $$ and are trying to fill the planes.....Has anyone verified this offer with the CP desk that didn't receive the e-mail?

Now I know they are out to get me !!!!! I just looked at my email and every other roach in this house got the email but I did not. Any body who is a CP get this? Is this going to be another one of those target issues promos?

I'm CP and would not have made it back for next year had they not had this promo. In reality, I was going to try to establish myself with UAL but now...
Every time I try to get out they suck me back in. :D

Now I know they are out to get me !!!!! I just looked at my email and every other roach in this house got the email but I did not. Any body who is a CP get this? Is this going to be another one of those target issues promos?


I have not gotten the E mail either. I am not sure if this is targeted or not. It does not say that is is a targeted promotion.

20k for 2004 and 20k for 2005

DUHO! Reading skills for the Terms and Conditions are not optional. ;)

I'm a CP and did not get it, but the rest of my family all got it on their monthly statements. Any chance it won't work for us? I guess I will call the CP desk later and find out. 5 R/T's PHL-MHT or RDU for $58 will put 20K in the bank for next year and then another 5 after 1/1 will put another 20K in the bank. It's certainly a good offer -- they need some $$ and are trying to fill the planes.....Has anyone verified this offer with the CP desk that didn't receive the e-mail?

I first learned of this promotion through a family member's statement last night. I have yet to receive an E Statement this month. However, I did receive an email this morning about the promotion and I am US1.

If we could be sure of US' long term future, it would almost be worth me getting a cheap LGW-PHL flight and spending a couple of days flying in and out of PHL on GoFares!

What would be the minimum amount of time required to do 4 GoFare RTs from PHL I wonder?

Why this is a good offer it does me no good. I must book through the travel department. What I need to see is the offer made for just flying US not how I book the ticket. ANd like Longingforpiedmont I will have over 200K tier miles by the end of the year.

A promotion that I would like to see is a lifetime status. I have been a CP since it started and do not see that ending I think there should be something for our Loyality.

Just my thoughts.

I first learned of this promotion through a family member's statement last night. I have yet to receive an E Statement this month. However, I did receive an email this morning about the promotion and I am US1.

Thanks. I learned about it from Mrs. Dukeman's e-statement. Mine arrived on Monday and didn't mention this promo. The Mrs also got an e-mail which I have yet to receive. I registered, and will wait and see if I get the e-mail and/or verify with the CP desk.

I just called US Airways. They said this promotion has been targeted for everyone.

"Offer applies to new bookings only."

Bah! Punished for planning ahead. :(

"Offer applies to new bookings only."

Bah! Punished for planning ahead. :(


Ditto that. My MR on Monday most likely won't count....unless somehow the computer has a snag. Of course, that never happens... :rolleyes:

I got my statement yesterday with no mention...but an e-mail early this morning spelled it all out. Nice for Barry Biffle to sign this himself. This is a very creative way to fill the plane during this tumultuous time. And the end date is no coincidence. I hope this works. :)

Any idea if the preferred miles count toward other challenges? For example, will they count toward the 20k gold challenge?

Any idea if the preferred miles count toward other challenges? For example, will they count toward the 20k gold challenge?


No, it will not count toward other challenges according to the rules. But who knows what the computer will think.

just to reiterate it will not count towards challenges, they really do a good job of weeding everything out for those to actual flying on USairways and nothing else.

I have not gotten the E mail either. I am not sure if this is targeted or not. It does not say that is is a targeted promotion.

For those that installed my company's e-mail spam tool, it was treated as SPAM. :( I did not install the tool, so I got the e-mail, my fellow co-workers found it in their SPAM folder. :mad:

American had a similar promotion to celebrate their 20 year anniversary in 2001. It involved generating *SOME* kind of activity from a partner. It could be as simple as a point transfer. The thread grew to over 10 pages with hints and tricks. Some people go the 20K (or was it 25K?) bonus by spending well under $100 and never sitting a plane. Didn't apply to preferred, but did count towards the lifetime status(as all activty in an AA account does). But it was a nice quick way to get a big bonus.

And Ms. rtpflyer and I have three roundtrips in the "qualifying period" booked already on US Airways. :(

Definitely no need to worry about whether you've been targetted or not, this offer is now one of the banner ads on the website homepage.

And there's a press release about it as well!

just to reiterate it will not count towards challenges, they really do a good job of weeding everything out for those to actual flying on USairways and nothing else.

This makes sense, but might the codes for this promo and a challenge clash? My understanding is that challenges are activated by DM staff using similar promo codes. I hope I do not have to one choose one or the other.

I do appreciate them doing this. Maybe this is meant to lure pax from non-AFA carriers (CO, NW, DL, WN, AA, etc...)?

Now I know they are out to get me !!!!! I just looked at my email and every other roach in this house got the email but I did not. Any body who is a CP get this? Is this going to be another one of those target issues promos?

I didn't get the offer either. But then again, I think US is geographically challenged when it comes to zip codes West of the Mississippi.

Now you guys have got my curiosity up. So I go back and look at all the other November roach statements that come to this household and they ALL have the offer mentioned. It's right there, first offer mentioned.

Now I go back and look at my statement. Nope it's not there. Looked top to bottom. Nope it is not there.

Anyone know if usairways.com has a problem crediting an abmormally high number of flights in one day... say, 8? ;)

Anyone know if usairways.com has a problem crediting an abmormally high number of flights in one day... say, 8? ;)

I think the TSA may be interested in all that activity though. :p

I think the TSA may be interested in all that activity though. :p

I have my answer for them too. ;)

And Ms. rtpflyer and I have three roundtrips in the "qualifying period" booked already on US Airways. :(

I wonder if it makes sense to cancel already booked tickets and re-book so they get the bonus miles.

I'm doing a MR to ORF in December and while I don't NEED the extra 2K miles.. assuming I can get the same fares etc, is it worth it?

Edited -- actually, strike that. The $100 fee would make this not worth it. Now if USAirways.com actually let you re-price the ticket for free like United.com we'd be talking...

I'm not sure I agree with the reading of this offer as allowing 40K in preferred between the two years. For those who believe that is what the offer says, what do you think would happen if you flew 2 RTs in '03 and 3 in '04? Do you think you would get 5K in '03 and 9K in '04? I think you would get 5K on '03 and 15K in '04.

I do agree that the fine print quote "Maximum 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and again in 2005." sure does seem like they are saying you could earn 40K, but the details on how they would handle that confuse me.

It does seem like a pretty sweet offer. Given that I'm going to end the year at 86K, I may just have to add something in to go ahead at hit CP now. Anyone have advice on the cheapest RTs in the system?

Not a very smart way for a promotion! I agree with other posters it does do you no good if you have to book through corporate travel agents! That are still a lot of really loyal travellers in most big corporations!
What about some extra bonusses for Envoy and other high fares out there to make up for that?

What about some extra bonusses for Envoy and other high fares out there to make up for that?

In my Nov e-statement, I received (for addressee only) an offer of 25,000 Bonus Miles counting towards Preferred for flying Envoy in C, D, J (no Z) fare class to Europe before Dec 15.

So it does look like they are trying new ideas, which is good ^

My "offer" e-mail finally came through. Thanks, Barry!

And i was just about to book two flights in January too... hooray for USAIR!

This is a good promotion....however don't forget that the MOTHER OF ALL PROMOTIONS (MOAP) was Get Out More (GOM). I'm still riding the surplus pile of miles that I made during that promotion. :D :D

I was about to plunk down a wad of change for an overpriced B fare to Europe and then I get an email from Barry. I've booked my flights for Dec 10-11 and Jan 8-9. Needless to say, I'm pleased.

Well, somewhat pleased. Top-tier status on a bankrupt airline. Oh well, someone's got to be there!

I'm not sure I agree with the reading of this offer as allowing 40K in preferred between the two years. For those who believe that is what the offer says, what do you think would happen if you flew 2 RTs in '03 and 3 in '04? Do you think you would get 5K in '03 and 9K in '04? I think you would get 5K on '03 and 15K in '04.

I do agree that the fine print quote "Maximum 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and again in 2005." sure does seem like they are saying you could earn 40K, but the details on how they would handle that confuse me.

I think it's very, very clear that it allows 40K miles - "Maximum 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and again in 2005." doesn't leave much room for confusion.

The transition over the year-end is not clear at all. I could see the arguement for either 9k or 15k in '05. But what if you take a 4th flight in '05? I'd bet on the counter re-starting in '05. Actually, I'd bet on "gee, we didn't think of that..."

Cheapest RT has to be $58 out of PHL to Providence, Hartford, or RDU

Cheapest RT has to be $58 out of PHL to Providence, Hartford, or RDU
PHL-PVD & PHL-MHT are both 76.70 all in (taxes & fees).
PHL-RDU, PHL-BDL are 78.xx all in.

Looks like it can be done in two 12-hour days on a weekend, for $383.50 if you are in PHL - and almost all on real jets. Add RT to PHL and a hotel night if you're elsewhere ($550'ish from PIT)

Hmmm, you can never have too many tier miles, right?

Aaargh! This creates a new dilemma for me. With the bonus, it should push me above 140K status miles for the year. If I hit 150K, I'll probably get a free club membership. Decisions, decisions...

Do these bonus miles count purely towards preferred qualification, or are they added to your ordinary mileage balance as well?

I've read the blurb several times, and I can't decide which is the correct interpretation.

Looks like it can be done in two 12-hour days on a weekend, for $383.50 if you are in PHL - and almost all on real jets. Add RT to PHL and a hotel night if you're elsewhere ($550'ish from PIT)

Hmmm, you can never have too many tier miles, right?
That's exactly what I got.
Note for the PIT flyers: UA has a $88 R/T PIT-PHL fare if you need to get to PHL for better runs.

Looks like it can be done in two 12-hour days on a weekend, for $383.50 if you are in PHL - and almost all on real jets. Add RT to PHL and a hotel night if you're elsewhere ($550'ish from PIT)

Hmmm, you can never have too many tier miles, right?

So, shall we organize a mini FT gathering in PHL to make a few RTs and get the miles??

First...I agree it's good...but GOM was a gift from the Gods...I too, am still riding the mileage from that promotion...Septuple (sp?) milleage on flights that year...

Second...Why do they insist on hosing the loyal...I have tickets I've purchased in the last couple months for Thanksgiving, Christmas and January...why should I not be able to benefit...hell, why aren't I offered EXTRA bonuses for being loyal and buying stuff before the extra incentives are dangled...It SHOULDN'T matter when the tickets are purchased...just as long as the flights take place during that time frame of the bonus offer. When I return from my Dublin trip next week I will see if I get the bonus, if not, this loyal US1 will be contacting Consumer Affairs...

IMHO - It's ridiculous.

ChazDawg

When I return from my Dublin trip next week I will see if I get the bonus, if not, this loyal US1 will be contacting Consumer Affairs...ChazDawg

Chaz, this link will save you some time next week. Bottom of the page, number 12. :D

http://usairways.com/customers/customer_commitment/

[QUOTEWhy do they insist on hosing the loyal...I have tickets I've purchased in the last couple months for Thanksgiving, Christmas and January...It SHOULDN'T matter when the tickets are purchased...just as long as the flights take place during that time frame of the bonus offer. [/QUOTE]

Yeah, I'm really annoyed about that too as I bought tickets less than a week ago online that do not qualify. I did call up and ask but was told no. Has anyone had luck getting CS to make this offer retroactive? I know it states that it is only for new tickets but I've had luck in the past getting them to make a promo retroactive......

KIM

Do these bonus miles count purely towards preferred qualification, or are they added to your ordinary mileage balance as well?

I've read the blurb several times, and I can't decide which is the correct interpretation.

I'm almost certain it is elite miles only - "toward your Preferred status." and "bonus miles toward Preferred Status". If it were real miles, it would be a no brainer.

First...I agree it's good...but GOM was a gift from the Gods...I too, am still riding the mileage from that promotion...Septuple (sp?) milleage on flights that year...

Only 7? I think I was at 9x for about 3 weeks with overlaping offers.

Second...Why do they insist on hosing the loyal...I have tickets I've purchased in the last couple months for Thanksgiving, Christmas and January...why should I not be able to benefit...hell, why aren't I offered EXTRA bonuses for being loyal and buying stuff before the extra incentives are dangled...It SHOULDN'T matter when the tickets are purchased...just as long as the flights take place during that time frame of the bonus offer.
ChazDawg

I'm 100% in agreement. US is rewarding the customers whose loyalty has been called into question (no offense to those of you reading this post who fall into this category), and don't offer the same bennies to the loyal customers who have continued to support this airline through the past few turbulent months.

Yes, this is a great promo for new bookings, and I appreciate the effort, but PLEASE, Barry -- reward good behavior as equally as bad behavior, and make it retroactive.

One interesting tid bit. I had signed up for an envoy bonus some time ago and this in fact had caused me not to get this email. I had thought I might use the envoy bonus but have not been able to do so.

Moral of the story..... Their systems are in fact getting better and they can in fact see who has signed up for which bonus automatically. I guess this means the days of GOM are really over. :D It also means you should only sign up for those bonuses you know you are going to use.

And special thanks to the individual who saw my post here and did some checking behind the scenes. We really do want you guys to succeed and we are behind you all the way. This is truly a good promotion that was needed to fire up the troops. You guys did a nice job on this one.

While I am not a big fan of USAirways miles, I am a big fan of using the shorter security line at USAirways. This year I made United Premier on my United flights and about 10k short of Silver Preferred on my USAirways metal flights. I've been puzzling whether it's worth it to try to get this 10k, but with this new promotion, 3 quick trips would do the trick (a total of 9k bonus preferred miles, along with at least 3k on the actual trips themselves).

I'm thinking of riding up to PHL and doing a PHL-BDL turnaround twice in a weekend, with a drive down to the casinos to hang out with a buddy. $78 bucks R/T a pop. The only fly in my ointment is that I'll be near DC that weekend, and while Philly is a reasonable drive, would rather just fly out of IAD or DCA on a cheapie fare somewhere and keep myself entertained.

Any thoughts/suggestions on cheap fares out of the Wash area for a weekend turnaround? Dream Maps actually shows BDL from WAS for the $78 R/T but that fare has been pulled and is now $122 -- not much more, so I might just fly straight from WAS.. still doing the cost/bennie analysis :)

Jusr to re-confirm...
According to DM service center, this promo is not in any way retroactive. If the tix have been purchased there is no way to apply promo to that reservation. This includes reservations prior to departure. Who knows what the computer will accept or not though.

I also agree that it would be nice if this applied to loyal flyers that have already purchased tickets (sometimes several reservations), but I can understand the purpose of this promo is strictly to encourage new cash flow during desperate times. This will encourage flyers to purchase new tix. For those of us that already have reservations, it's not like we will refrain from making new ones because we feel dissed (for the most part).

Maybe we could kindly petition them to reconsider though? We are loyal sources of revenue when they need us most.

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To answer a previous question I posted on this thread (post #38) about whether this promo might clash/ cancel out a challenge promo: the answer is no. According to DMSC the challenge promos can work simultaneously with other codes.

Can't a CP actually who is over 100,000 for the year get 40,000 preferrred out of this for 2005?

1) 20,000 in 2004
2) 20,000 carry over credited to 2005
3) 20,000 for 2005

Unfortunatly I probably will not benefit from this. I must buy from the corporate site and I have vouchers to use for personal flights. If the future was more certain, I would use $$ now and the vouchers later.

Can't a CP actually who is over 100,000 for the year get 40,000 preferrred out of this for 2005?

1) 20,000 in 2004
2) 20,000 carry over credited to 2005
3) 20,000 for 2005




That's my thinking. Anyone with a different opinion?

I think this is a great promo. I'm not going to chase the 20k this year, but will feel better about taking some discretionary flights earlier if my schedule allows. I don't think they need to grandfather, exempt or otherwise break the rules...the promo is great the way it is now.

That's my thinking. Anyone with a different opinion?
That is the way I read it as well

Useless promo. I have to buy corporate like most other folks.

That is the way I read it as well


I just spoke with the CP desk and was told only 20K total, not 40K (with rolover). The rep I spoke with said that you would only get 20 TOTAL -- those were the exact words. I know call again and ask someone else, but has anyone else asked the CP desk and gotten a different answer?

Do these bonus miles count purely towards preferred qualification, or are they added to your ordinary mileage balance as well?

I've read the blurb several times, and I can't decide which is the correct interpretation.

It seems very ambiguous...
... and it's the whole game to me.

If they give redeemable miles that count toward status as well, it's a go like hell. ^
If it's only status in play, no way. :td:

It seems very ambiguous...
... and it's the whole game to me.

If they give redeemable miles that count toward status as well, it's a go like hell. ^
If it's only status in play, no way. :td:

Even if it's only status, I still might give it a shot. Could probably make GP again good thru 02/07 by the middle of next year with a couple of extra transcons.

And if US goes away before then, the miles are of no more use than the status is. (In actual fact the status might be more use for getting a match with another airline.)

I know that there are other reasons for flights being all booked up, but any short same-day weekend jaunts from BOS are pretty much booked up in the roach fare category. BOS-PHL is often pretty heavily booked, but I thought a SAT or SUN fare would work out.

Having to take the car to PVD and taking a whole weekend day to fly around might just garner the wife's ire.

M

p.s. I am also not happy about not being able to use corporate booked travel as I do have a choice among carriers and sometimes do have to force the system to take US flights.

I just spoke with the CP desk and was told only 20K total, not 40K (with rolover). The rep I spoke with said that you would only get 20 TOTAL -- those were the exact words. I know call again and ask someone else, but has anyone else asked the CP desk and gotten a different answer?


Correction -- I got a message from the CP desk -- the rep called back ^ to tell me that the information he gave me was incorrect and that it is in fact good for 20K this year and 20K next year, so if you are a CP and have rollover this is good for 40K for next year, and anyone else can gain 20K in each year towards qualification. ^ ^

Correction -- I got a message from the CP desk -- the rep called back ^ to tell me that the information he gave me was incorrect and that it is in fact good for 20K this year and 20K next year, so if you are a CP and have rollover this is good for 40K for next year, and anyone else can gain 20K in each year towards qualification. ^ ^


Thanks for the update. I just knew that had to be wrong.

It seems very ambiguous...
... and it's the whole game to me.

If they give redeemable miles that count toward status as well, it's a go like hell. ^
If it's only status in play, no way. :td:

Sorry, but I'm amused by this. Anyone else struggling with the clarity that it is tier miles only, not real, usable miles to your balance. Am I missing something.

Do these bonus miles count purely towards preferred qualification, or are they added to your ordinary mileage balance as well?

I've read the blurb several times, and I can't decide which is the correct interpretation.

From usairways.com help/FAQ

Dividend Miles 20th Anniversary promotion

Question
What is the Dividend Miles 20th Anniversary promotion?


Answer
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Dividend Miles program, we are offering a special promotion in appreciation for your continued loyalty.

Book and purchase your roundtrip tickets for travel on US Airways at usairways.com, and you can earn up to 20,000 bonus Dividend Miles that also count toward Preferred status.

Bookings and travel must be completed between November 16, 2004 and February 16, 2005.

From LGA you can do 5 quick BUF/SYR/ROC trips for $116 per trip all in and make silver or whatever they call first tier elite.

In total you 25K miles that count toward elite status, 5-8K in online booking bonuses, plus whatever else you can get from existing status. I'm going to do it in Jan I think.

I believe that this is the 'no-brainer' of 'real' miles that also count towards Preferred status, if only for the reason that the 16 year old USAirways.com programmer doesn't have the time to create phantom miles that only affect preferred mileage balance and not your 'real' mileage balance. LOL

I believe that this is the 'no-brainer' of 'real' miles that also count towards Preferred status, if only for the reason that the 16 year old USAirways.com programmer doesn't have the time to create phantom miles that only affect preferred mileage balance and not your 'real' mileage balance. LOL

I wouldn't be so sure. The "Achieve new heights" promotion does exactly that...

From usairways.com help/FAQ


Book and purchase your roundtrip tickets for travel on US Airways at usairways.com, and you can earn up to 20,000 bonus Dividend Miles that also count toward Preferred status.


Wow. That is directly contradictory to every other statement in the offer - "Bonus miles earned from travel completed between 11/16/04-12/31/04 will be credited to members 2004 Preferred balance and bonus miles earned from travel completed between 1/1/05-2/16/05 will be credited to members 2005 Preferred balance.", etc.

I take back my "what a silly question, this is obviously tier miles only" comment from earlier (although I suspect the faq is wrong).

I shot a question off to both the CP desk and the regular Customer Service email.

Some more text from the special offer page:

"special offer to earn enough miles for a US Airways award ticket and possibly the next level of Preferred status"

So answering my own question, more proof that they must count as ordinary miles as well.

Has anyone had any of these bonus miles post yet? I know the terms say 3-6 weeks after the flight, but usually USAir mile promos post at the same the as the flight miles.

I bought a ticket on 11/20 for same-day travel. I had two flight segments (the minimum to trigger the bonus) that day and two the following day. The flights miles for the two 11/20 segments just posted, but the bonus was not there.

Only reason I ask is that this trip, with the 2,000 bonus status miles, will put me at 100,028 on the year. I want to see my account say CP as soon as possible.

Has anyone had any of these bonus miles post yet? I know the terms say 3-6 weeks after the flight, but usually USAir mile promos post at the same the as the flight miles.



Mine from a e-saver RT on 11/20-21 didn't post either. Called the desk prior to flights to see if registration went through and they said I was registerd.

Mine from a e-saver RT on 11/20-21 didn't post either. Called the desk prior to flights to see if registration went through and they said I was registerd.

Thanks for the reply. My flights from Sunday just posted, and the bonus is still not there. I'm sitting at 98,000 miles and really want to see CP next to my name.

In the past these sorts of things ("stepped" bonuses) tend to post late -- I think they use a monthly process to post them.

I wouldn't get too worried yet.

This is a good promotion except for one thing. You need at least 2 segments for the promo to apply. If you were flying out of or into a hub city, it is harder to find the lower fares with connections. I hate that many of the go fares will be excluded because many are nonstop. To think that even a transcon nonstop doesn't count is really detrimental to the promotion. If you're flying 5000 miles RT on US, they shouldn't take you out of the promo because you flew it nonstop. That is a major snag with this.

This is a good promotion except for one thing. You need at least 2 segments for the promo to apply. If you were flying out of or into a hub city, it is harder to find the lower fares with connections. I hate that many of the go fares will be excluded because many are nonstop. To think that even a transcon nonstop doesn't count is really detrimental to the promotion. If you're flying 5000 miles RT on US, they shouldn't take you out of the promo because you flew it nonstop. That is a major snag with this.

I think that's a misread if you don't take everything into account.

Eligibility is based on tickets purchased online and flown on US Airways only (minimum two segments required)

I think they state this to disqualify two one-way tickets being purchased and to allow open-jaw and roundtrip tickets qualify.

-JC

I think that's a misread if you don't take everything into account.



I think they state this to disqualify two one-way tickets being purchased and to allow open-jaw and roundtrip tickets qualify.

-JC



So the nonstop flights (2 segments total -- 1 each way) will count in the promo? It is very hard to understand the intricacies of this promotion. I'm very delighted if I did indeed misunderstand this.

I shot a question off to both the CP desk and the regular Customer Service email.

OK, here's the answer I received to the question on whether these were actual miles or only tier miles:

"Earn up to 20,000 Bonus Miles that count toward Prize Eligible and also toward Preferred Status"

Clear now? :p Is that Mumbai-speak? Charlotte-speak? Crystal City gobbledygook? I asked for clarification.



Regarding the other questions:

"I wanted to verify your second question with our Marketing Services and was told that if you take 3 RT's in 2004 and your 4th trip in 2005, you will receive the 5,000 bonus for your 4th trip in 2005. The promotion would then begin over in the same sequence.

I am not aware of any exceptions for Chairman's Preferred members with a carryover balance."


So the balance doesn't restart in '05.

Extending the above sequence:

- 3 flights in '04 - 2K+3k+4K
- flights in '05: 5K+6K+2K+3K+4K (max out at 20k)

So the nonstop flights (2 segments total -- 1 each way) will count in the promo? It is very hard to understand the intricacies of this promotion. I'm very delighted if I did indeed misunderstand this.

I think you may be making it more complicated than it is. A round-trip gets the bonus - non-stop, direct, connection, 2 stop, whatever.. Nothin fancy here.

I think you may be making it more complicated than it is. A round-trip gets the bonus - non-stop, direct, connection, 2 stop, whatever.. Nothin fancy here.



Thanks for the clarification. I just saw the "two segments minimum" on the TOS. It was unclear as to whether there had to be 2 segments each way or what. That's what threw me.

And yes, I do tend to complicate things more than I should. That's why I wish the airlines would spell out the rules for a 9th grader. That would save us a lot of questions. lol

Why this is a good offer it does me no good. I must book through the travel department. What I need to see is the offer made for just flying US not how I book the ticket

WHAT???? and generate phone calls to reservations???? :eek: heaven forbid that management sees an actual need for reservations sales reps! :mad:

WHAT???? and generate phone calls to reservations???? :eek: heaven forbid that management sees an actual need for reservations sales reps! :mad:

Booking through my corporate travel agent, or my corporate travel web site, or Orbitz/Expedia/etc., generates no calls to US reservations and has no impact on the need for US reservations agents. Am I missing something?

The catch?, you say. Well, I pray I'm wrong but I'm not sure they'll be around for you to enjoy your 20,000 miles. Any chance we can deposit those 20,000 miles into our Mileage Plus accts?

Looks good! Finally a carrot that we can chase!

Where's the catch?

The catch?, you say. Well, I pray I'm wrong but I'm not sure they'll be around for you to enjoy your 20,000 miles. Any chance we can deposit those 20,000 miles into our Mileage Plus accts?

What, nobody told you??? It came out in the same release stating you can redeem US awards on SouthWest. :D

Happy turkey day!

-JC

Someone posted here you would get 20k award miles and plus 20k status miles in addition to route flown ,cos bonus and
elite bonus am I correct.

According to DMSC rep this counts towards BOTH Preferred and overall miles.

I just want to update my earlier post where I said I'm sitting on 98,xxx preferred miles on the year and the 2,000 bonus preferred miles from this promo will make me CP. I emailed US CS and asked them if they could post the bonus points soon so that I can have access to the CP line. I did not get a reply, but when I checked my account today, I see that I am CP (still have 98,xxx preferred miles).

Just a idea if these miles would make a difference for anyone status-wise. For me, I have a flight to FL in late Dec and will have a much better shot at an upgrade as a CP than as a GP.

Just booked 4 short trips that I have no need to take over the rest of the year... a touch over $300 all-in.

For this, I should get 22,000 status miles (enough to bump me up to Gold -- important since I will do some international travel next year, so *Gold is worth something), and 28,000 FFM (4 trips * 1000 + 2000 Silver Bonus + 18,000 from this + 4,000 Online Booking).

Quite Excellent. Thanks to US Air, and lets hope you're around for me to use these miles! ^

Anyone see these post yet? I am on my first trip now, wondering how long they take...

I think it's very, very clear that it allows 40K miles - "Maximum 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and again in 2005." doesn't leave much room for confusion.

The transition over the year-end is not clear at all. I could see the arguement for either 9k or 15k in '05. But what if you take a 4th flight in '05? I'd bet on the counter re-starting in '05. Actually, I'd bet on "gee, we didn't think of that..."

Cheapest RT has to be $58 out of PHL to Providence, Hartford, or RDU
Did any one happened to notice they have changed the T&C on the web site. I sure hope some one kept a copy of the original, because this one says it is 20K max.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer applies to new bookings only. This offer is valid for reservations booked at usairways.com on or after November 16th. Reservations booked prior to November 16th will not be eligible for this promotion. Roundtrip tickets must be purchased at usairways.com and travel completed between November 16, 2004 and February 16, 2005. Offer is valid on published, adult fares on US Airways operated flights. Not valid on codeshare flights operated by other airline partners such as United. Maximum 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned. Eligibility is based on tickets purchased online and flown on US Airways only (minimum two segments required). Registration is required once prior to departure to qualify. Offer is combinable only with the online booking bonus of 1,000 to 3,000 bonus miles (online booking bonus does not count toward Preferred status). All tickets must be flown by and credited to the same Dividend Miles member. Bonus miles earned from travel completed between 11/16/04-12/31/04 will be credited to members 2004 Preferred balance and bonus miles earned from travel completed between 1/1/05-2/16/05 will be credited to members 2005 Preferred balance. Please allow 3-6 weeks after travel is complete for bonus miles to post. Dividend Miles, bonuses and benefits only apply to flights for which the member has chosen to earn Dividend Miles. Retain all boarding passes and ticket receipts until proper credit has posted. All Dividend Miles terms and conditions apply. Star Alliance and Piedmont Airlines and United are registered trademarks. US Airways, USAir, and Dividend Miles are registered trademarks of US Airways, Inc.

I hope someone kept a copy of this. I can't belive they went and changed this!

I hope someone kept a copy of this. I can't belive they went and changed this!

Look at post #4 in this thread. The original T&C have been quoted/archived there. :)

United did something sort of along the same lines with regard to changing the terms of the offer earlier this year:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113388

Ok, so now it seems that they have two different T's and C's. The first allowing up to 40k the second capping it at 20k.

While it is nice to have the original terms allowing up to 40k tier miles, how are they actually going to administer this?? Has anyone sought clarification?


Look at post #4 in this thread. The original T&C have been quoted/archived there. :)

I saved the email announcement from Barry Biffle dated 11/17, which has the 'old' T&C contained in it.

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer applies to new bookings only. Roundtrip tickets must be purchased at usairways.com and travel completed on US Airways operated flights between November 16, 2004 and February 16, 2005. Offer is valid on published, adult fares on US Airways operated flights. Not valid on codeshare flights operated by other airline partners such as United. Maximum of 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and then again in 2005. Eligibility is based on tickets purchased online and flown on US Airways only (minimum 2 segments required). Registration is required once prior to departure to qualify. Offer is not combinable with other flight bonus offers except the online booking bonus of 1,000 to 3,000 bonus miles (online booking bonus does not count toward Preferred status). Travel must be booked and flown by the same Dividend Miles member.

Bonus miles earned from travel completed in 2004 will be credited to the 2004 qualifying year and travel completed in 2005 will be credited to the 2005 qualifying year toward Preferred status. Please allow 3-6 weeks after travel is complete for bonus miles to post. All Dividend Miles terms and conditions apply. For complete terms and conditions, visit http://www.usairways.com/dm/6855

This is really annoying......I don't need the miles this year but registered online when the offer came out. If they really have changed the rules and it's 20 K total, I'm now earning preferred miles for this year which will be wasted. If I'd waited to register in January, the miles would count towards next year. Didn't someone in a previous post say they called the service center and spoke directly with someone that told them it was 40K total????

KIM

I emailed a member of the marketing team to see if we could get a clarification. I'll pass along the response.

Very underhanded. If the change sticks, does that mean that if you fly the five times required partially in 2004, partially in 2005, that you start at the 'higher' bonus level in 2005? (IE two flights in 2004, 2+3k=5k preferred miles for 2004, three flights in 2005, 4+5+6k=15k preferred miles in 2005)

Very underhanded. If the change sticks, does that mean that if you fly the five times required partially in 2004, partially in 2005, that you start at the 'higher' bonus level in 2005? (IE two flights in 2004, 2+3k=5k preferred miles for 2004, three flights in 2005, 4+5+6k=15k preferred miles in 2005)

PITflyer -- that seems correct according to the response CPRich got (post #90) -- of course, they seem to be changing other things about this promotion, so I guess the real answer is "wait and see"

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"I wanted to verify your second question with our Marketing Services and was told that if you take 3 RT's in 2004 and your 4th trip in 2005, you will receive the 5,000 bonus for your 4th trip in 2005. The promotion would then begin over in the same sequence.

Very underhanded; this is very tacky.

Dingo is back! ^ Where have you been??!!

Very underhanded; this is very tacky.

I didn't realize my absence had been noticed. Where haven't I been would be a better question.

Since the first of November I've been in San Antonio, Hawaii (UA award, stays at the two Hyatts on the non-Ohau islands), Denver, New Orleans, Cleveland, and off to Palm Springs this week.

It's been tough to keep up but in part my trips were sparked by this promotion. I'm eager to hear the response to some of the posters' emails since it worked on me...I traveled when I didn't have to in the hopes of racking up more status miles.

This is really annoying......I don't need the miles this year but registered online when the offer came out. If they really have changed the rules and it's 20 K total, I'm now earning preferred miles for this year which will be wasted. If I'd waited to register in January, the miles would count towards next year. Didn't someone in a previous post say they called the service center and spoke directly with someone that told them it was 40K total????

KIM


I was told by the CP desk that yes this should be for both 2004 and 2005 for a total of 40K. Originally I was told no, but then received a call back and told yes -- 40K. But, let's see what l4pi hears from the marketing folks.

I was told by the CP desk that yes this should be for both 2004 and 2005 for a total of 40K. Originally I was told no, but then received a call back and told yes -- 40K. But, let's see what l4pi hears from the marketing folks.

Well, it will be interesting to see how this plays out....I don't see how they can revoke the initial offer if that's what we signed up for........is that even legal?

KIM

^ ^ :D Received this by email:

Dear Mr PHLbuddy,

Thank you for your email. This promotion will be honored as you presented it
below. You can earned up to 20,000 Preferred miles in 2004 and up to 20,000
Preferred miles in 2005 via the terms and conditions of the offer.

We appreciate your loyalty to US Airways.


Jean Turbyfill
Dividend Miles Service Center

Please remember to save all of your US Airways and partner receipts and boarding
passes until your mileage credit is reflected in your account. For missing
mileage credit on partners and US Airways codeshare flights, submit your
receipts and original boarding passes that indicate seat assignments to receive
the credit you deserve. For more information, visit
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/programinfo/mileage.htm



---------- Original Note ----------

Dear Gold Desk,

Please see the attached email from Barry Biffle highlighting the terms and
conditions of Promotion 6855, which I registered for in November, 2004.

As you can see, from the original text, I can earn 20,000 preferred miles for
5 paid flights in 2004 and another 20,000 preferred miles for 5 paid flights
in 2005.

A review of the website indicates a change of a "maximum of 20,000 preferred
miles" can be given to a member. This is a complete reversal of the offer I
signed up for.

I would like some clarification of this issue as soon as possible. I have
purchased 5 roundtrips for 2005 with the express purpose of obtaining status
miles. If Dividend Miles will not honor the terms of the original offer, I will
ask USAirways to cancel my flights and refund my money.

Sincerely,

Mr PHLbuddy

^ ^ :D Received this by email:

Thanks, PHLbuddy. This isn't going to affect me, as I have no plans to travel before the end of the year... BUT...

We need to be careful, folks. Does this mean only those who call them on it get the double dip, or will everyone who qualifies in both calendar years get it?

I ask this because of the BOA Platinum 15K fiasco. To refresh people's minds on this... you got the 15K only if you had spent the required $25K on/before the date they sent the corrected mailing (which I still think stinks, even though I had qualified, fought for, and waited for the miles to post like watching paint dry), else you got the "corrected" 10K preferred upon spending $25K on the card.

It sounds like there is still some question on this very generous offer. I'd like to get confirmation for both myself and Mrs. Dingo that we will also be eligible for the 20 + 20 bonus. What is the best email address or phone number to use for this?

The body of the email respsonse I received from a senior member of US management........

""Thanks for the note. Sorry about the confusion. usairways.com has been updated to be more specific, so it's clear that you can earn up to 20,000 award miles which also counts towards Preferred status in 2004. Plus, you can earn up to another 20,000 award & status miles toward Preferred status again in 2005. You can get a maximum of 20K in 2004 and a maximum of 20K in 2005. But you would need to fly five trips under the program in each year.""

"So for example, if you flew three trips in 2004 and two in 2005 you would get 20K award miles total, and would get 9K status miles in 2004 and 11K status miles in 2005. If you then flew an additional five trips in 2005, you would only earn another 11K miles because it is capped at 20K miles for each year. Of course, the best deal is if you can squeeze in five trips in each year. Good luck, hope you get to take advantage of it."


^ ^ ^ ^ ^

And BTW, thanks for the response.

"So for example, if you flew three trips in 2004 and two in 2005 you would get 20K award miles total, and would get 9K status miles in 2004 and 11K status miles in 2005. If you then flew an additional five trips in 2005, you would only earn another 11K miles because it is capped at 20K miles for each year. Of course, the best deal is if you can squeeze in five trips in each year. Good luck, hope you get to take advantage of it."



Someone correct me if I'm not right here... 11K + an additional 11K = 22K for 2005, not 20K. l4pi, is our CCY buddy not able to add correctly or will they really only give 20k? If this is the case, we may have another loophole. I guess it could come down to how the latin programmers code this offer.

l4pi, is our CCY buddy not able to add correctly or will they really only give 20k? If this is the case, we may have another loophole. I guess it could come down to how the latin programmers code this offer.

Hey, don't bust my chops. :mad: I'm not a mind reader, just the messenger. :D

I'm quite sure this was a mistake as our source was quite clear it is a max total of 20K per year.

Hey, don't bust my chops. :mad: I'm not a mind reader, just the messenger. :D

I'm quite sure this was a mistake as our source was quite clear it is a max total of 20K per year.

What's gotten in your shorts today, l4pi??? :p

I'm just saying what's what here. The math doesn't add up. Is it a mistake or is this they way they are going to play?

Oh quit it. Don't get your shorts in a wad, I was just kidding. :p

Let's just say that our source is better at marketing than math. :D

l4p,

Thanks for posting US' response. I've got to agree about the math error. The main point is 20K each in 04 & 05.

Looks like I'm be spending some time doing the MHT-PHL shuffle a couple of times.

As a note the website's been updated again:
Maximum of 20,000 bonus miles toward Preferred status can be earned in 2004 and then again in 2005.

All:

Can anyone who has taken advantage of this offer confirm that you recieved 20K in 2004 and again in 2005? Has anyone had their total 40K post yet? I am about to book some MRs but I want to make sure the "double dipping" is in fact legit before I do it. I'm mostly interested in hearing from people who did NOT call CS back when there was ambiguity about the offer!

Thanks!

KIM

All:

Can anyone who has taken advantage of this offer confirm that you recieved 20K in 2004 and again in 2005? Has anyone had their total 40K post yet? I am about to book some MRs but I want to make sure the "double dipping" is in fact legit before I do it. I'm mostly interested in hearing from people who did NOT call CS back when there was ambiguity about the offer!

Thanks!

KIM

I received my 20K for 2004; however, I've taken 3 RTs so far in 2005 and none of the bonuses have posted. I've called the CP desk several times -- each time I was told that they would post soon. Last time I called the CP agent conferenced in someone from the DMSC and they looked at my record and said that they should post, but something was wrong. They put a note in my file and told me that after I complete all 5 RTs for 2005 to call and they will manually add all the bonuses -- not exactly the answer I wanted but.... my last 2 RTs are next weekend and then I will start calling again.

If needed, Kim, I have an email from Dividend Miles Service center stating they will honor the promotion as originally distributed (20k preferred miles in 2004 and another 20k preferred miles in 2005).

I just checked my Dividend Miles statement and the first bonus for 2005 posted on Saturday the 29th...3K for my first January roundtrip, not the 2K that I had expected.

I received the 2K bonus for a trip to LAS where the outbound occurred on 12/31 and the return on 12/4; that bonus posted to my 2004 balance. I thought the clock would start back over at 2K for the first 2005 r/t, since the promo allows you to obtain a maximum of 20,000 preferred bonus miles each year. But apparently US's computers aren't sophisticated enough to recognize that.

I'm not complaining, since I'll only have three roundtrips total (one in 2004 and two in '05) that qualify for the bonus, but for those of you who took five roundtrips in '04 and five in '05, you'll probably have to call the DMSC to get all of the bonuses to post correctly.

Actually wahoo, they did it correctly. Regardless of what year it was taken in, the first RT will be 2K, 2nd 3K, etc until you earn a maximum of 20K for that calendar year. For example, the way it will work out for me is the following:

2004
RT#1 2K
RT#2 3K


2005
RT#3 4K
RT#4 5K
RT#5 6K
RT#6 2K
RT#7 3K

hope this helps....

All:

Thanks for the input guys! Although I have to admit it is not exactly the encouragement I was looking for....seems like no-one has actually gotten the 40K post yet.... Since the offer expires in less than two weeks I pretty much have to take them at their word and go for it. PHLbuddy, I may be asking you for that email!

Everyone, please do keep us updated when your miles come through...

KIM

Actually wahoo, they did it correctly. Regardless of what year it was taken in, the first RT will be 2K, 2nd 3K, etc until you earn a maximum of 20K for that calendar year. For example, the way it will work out for me is the following:

Thanks for clarifying, shell! ^