Until the programs are combined, you will have to use the us airways award chart and book through us airways to redeem dividend miles. American airlines aadvantage redeem miles for hotel stays. While 8004284322 is us airways dividend miles s best tollfree number, there are 4 total ways to get in touch with them. I entered my us airways number a legacy us airways account from. The us airways site will show availability on american flights. In part 2, well look at its award chart and rules to find valuable awards. Enter your name and email, and well send your aadvantage number. Airline us airways dividend miles and american airlines. At times, the bonus would reach 100%, meaning that if you transferred 10,000 miles to your friend, they would receive 20,000.
Even if this ultimately isnt the systemic award availability problem it appears to be, and somehow a more skilled us airways agent would be able to find the availability or do a manual sell, the sheer amount of time involved does make me look forward to when dividend miles become aadvantage miles, so that ill be able to use aadvantage call. Please note that according to the terms and conditions you can only earn the conversion bonus once. How to crack us airways dividend miles redemption for rewards. Along with that, they have updated both the citi american airlines card and barclaycard us airways card slightly. To participate, you and the recipient of the shared miles must have dividend miles accounts at least 12 days old. How do i find my travel details after i have booked my reservation. Book award travel in premium economy using our new desktop award booking search. Dividend miles members without an existing american aadvantage account will be the first to be notified, likely on saturday, with american providing their new aadvantage number and account balance. As a result, many us airways dividend miles members have been wondering whats going to happen to the miles. American, us airways revamp baggage fees, mileage rewards. Feb 10, 2014 members of us airways dividend miles frequentflier program are the most likely to view their hardearned airline miles as worthless. Americans aadvantage members will also see the miles required for a free ticket change. Members earned one mile for every mile flown on us airways on any published fare paid flights taken in first class or envoy received a 50% mileage bonus.
One of the benefits of that status is that we get two international upgrade certificates plus two companion upgrade certificates to be used on any us airways flights. Redeem your us airways dividend miles now for magazine rewards at absolutely no cash cost to you. Is there a minimum mileage requirement to redeem for a car rental andor hotel. You may add your mileageplus number on the traveler information page during the. As of july 2010, the star alliance had 25 active members including us. It has been in the works for well over a year now that the us airways dividend miles and american airlines aadvantage accounts will be combined into aadvantage accounts only on march 28, 2015. American says it is lowering the redemption level from the current 25,000 for a typical domestic oneway. Around the world on a 90k us airways award share miles promotion. It has been in the works for well over a year now that the us airways dividend miles and american airlines aadvantage accounts will be combined. With over 950 stores to choose from, earn miles every time you shop online with the aadvantage eshopping mall. Dividend miles members without an existing american aadvantage account will be the first to be notified, likely on saturday, with american providing their new aadvantage number and account. You can no longer use us airways dividend miles to book award flights using the. Jan, 2015 the information here applies only if you are using dividend miles to book an award ticket. Aadvantage and dividend miles merger what you need to know.
The ability to redeem us airways miles will go away this month, several days in advance of the actual merger of miles. Earn more miles, opens another site in a new window that may not meet accessibility guidelines. Thanks to the last great mileage run in which i and many readers flew 30,000 miles to nowhere, a number of us now have us airways top tier elite status. What us airwaysamerican airline deal means for passengers. American aadvantage number for all business at either american or us airways.
Buy, gift or transfer miles, opens another site in a new window that may not meet accessibility guidelines. In late 20, us airways and american airlines made their plans to merge official. Airways dividend miles program, with 30 million members, and the american airlines aadvantage program, with 70. You are definitely allowed to book tickets for other people using your account.
Sep 30, 20 the us airways 100% bonus on shared miles promotion runs fromnow through october 14 and offers an outstanding value at a cost of 1. American airlines and us airways merged back on december 9, 20, and introduced benefits for each others frequent fliers in 2014. For example, you can still book awards to australia or south africa in business. The dividend miles account number you entered has an invalid format. I restored my good graces with us airways by joining the website you can swap miles, hotel points, etc. Apr 08, 2014 americans aadvantage members will also see the miles required for a free ticket change. You also get a a complimentary us airways club day pass. Celebrating the life of us airways dividend miles one mile.
Mar, 2015 the ability to redeem us airways miles will go away this month, several days in advance of the actual merger of miles. It is easy to imagine why us airways makes it so difficult to redeem awards with their partners. Members earned one mile for every mile flown on us airways on any published fare paid flights taken in first class or envoy received a. I agree, us airways dividend miles has some real problems with customer service i have over 54,000 miles with them. Use your miles for travel on american airlines, american eagle, one world airlines and partner airlines on flights to nearly 1,000 destinations worldwide. Dividend mileage vacations travel tools miles specials. Dividend miles was us airways groups frequentflyer program. Us airways, delta frequentfliers vent about mileage options.
Print page alert for us airways dividend miles members. You can earn 4x the miles and save up to 35% on hertz rentals through december 31, 2014. Us airways and american airlines have merged since the publication of this post so it is no longer valid. Jun 26, 2008 and you would lose half your miles in the conversion, i. American airlines airline tickets and cheap flights at. While 8004284322 is us airways dividend miless best tollfree number, there are 4 total ways to get in touch with them. American airlines has airline tickets, cheap flights, vacation packages and american airlines aadvantage bonus mile offers at. Feb 14, 20 if im an american flier or us airways flier, id burn all my miles now so i dont have miles at risk, said joe brancatelli, editor of joesentme, a business travel website. The us airways 100% bonus on shared miles promotion runs fromnow through october 14 and offers an outstanding value at a cost of 1.
Us airwayss dividend miles can be used on other people. For example, you can still book awards to australia or south africa in business class for only 110,000 miles roundtrip, and us airways has extremely. Aug 04, 20 a us airways tail rest on the tarmac near an american airlines plane at washington reagan national. The amount of miles earned depends on the amount of days the car is rented.
A pretty good deal if you are making any us airways flights in the next 90 days. The next best way to talk to their customer support team, according to other us airways dividend miles customers, is by calling their 8003277810. American to absorb us airways frequentflier accounts. All dividend miles balances, preferredqualifying activity, and million mile balances will be merged into a new or existing aadvantage account, depending whether you already have one. You can log in with your aadvantage number or username and password. American says it is lowering the redemption level from the current 25,000 for a. Publicly, the two carriers appeared to merge when their reservations systems and booking processes were merged on october 17, 2015. Can i transfer miles between united and us airways accounts. So its not a strategy that makes sense for a lot of travelers. Log in aadvantage account login and password american. Apr 28, 2015 you can earn 4x the miles and save up to 35% on hertz rentals through december 31, 2014.
Redeem your us airways dividend miles now for magazine. How to book dividend miles award travel to australia. I have not had to call to get the increase they have been doing it automatic. Mar 12, 2015 american airlines and us airways merged back on december 9, 20, and introduced benefits for each others frequent fliers in 2014. When you shop with preferred vendors, not only do you receive special deals, you can also accumulate reward points.
American airlines just confirmed that us airways dividend miles and american airlines aadvantage accounts will be combined starting on saturday, march 28, 2015. Us airways dividend miles to american airlines aadvantage. Apr 27, 2012 us airways and american airlines have merged since the publication of this post so it is no longer valid. Throughout the weekend many people reported issues with their american airline advantage accounts, such as having issues logging in, seeing miles, accessing reservations, etc. In part 1, we will look at the mechanics of the us airways program. Buying us airways dividend miles for lowcost oneworld. With all us airways dividend miles participants now being a part of the american airlines aadvantage rewards program, members now have new ways to earn miles and save money. The airline has previously announced that the us airways dividend miles program would merge to american airlines aadvantage sometime in the second quarter of 2015. Move to the next cabin on american, british airways and iberia flights. Jan 27, 2015 until the programs are combined, you will have to use the us airways award chart and book through us airways to redeem dividend miles.
Mar 24, 2015 dividend miles members without an existing american aadvantage account will be the first to be notified, likely on saturday, with american providing their new aadvantage number and account balance. Us airways formerly usair was a major american airline that ceased to operate independently when the federal aviation administration granted a single operating certificate soc for us airways and american airlines on april 8, 2015. Jan 26, 2007 i restored my good graces with us airways by joining the website you can swap miles, hotel points, etc. Over the weekend american airlines and us airways merged millions of frequent flyer accounts as the two companies sunsetted us airways dividend miles. If im an american flier or us airways flier, id burn all my miles now so i dont have miles at risk, said joe brancatelli, editor of joesentme, a business travel website. Can i use multiple aadvantage accounts to pay with aadvantage miles. Missing miles for flights on us airways and most partner flights can be requested online. And you would lose half your miles in the conversion, i. Sep 14, 2009 i agree, us airways dividend miles has some real problems with customer service i have over 54,000 miles with them.
Airways dividend miles program, with 30 million members, and the american airlines aadvantage program, with 70 million members, has pros and cons for travelers, said. Mileageplus signin is not available when booking with myuadiscount. Learn how to quickly and easily match your accounts online view on the web travel book travel tools dividend miles mileage specials vacations were giving you the opportunity to let us know if youre a member of both loyalty programs, so we can combine. After the flight, i contacted them to get my account credited. Log in to your aadvantage or dividend miles account and youll be prompted to link the two. If youre going to to call an agent at 8003277810 be sure to read here for the best way to do it with alternatives and shortcuts. Im not sure how they count the 90 days, it may be a good idea to register near the end of the promotion if youre traveling during the winter holidays. In nov 2009, i booked a flight from lax to charlotte and forgot to use my dividend miles account number. Aug 01, 2010 you are definitely allowed to book tickets for other people using your account. Us airways dividend miles will merge into american airlines.
Us airways has been very predictable of running continuous promotions for buying, gifting, transferring, or converting, money or points to dividend miles. As a result, many us airways dividend miles members have been wondering whats going to. Mar 24, 2015 american airlines just confirmed that us airways dividend miles and american airlines aadvantage accounts will be combined starting on saturday, march 28, 2015. You can now link your dividend miles account to your american airlines aadvantage account no mileage transfers or status matching is possible. In part 3, well value specific dividend miles awards. You are the dividend miles account holder though, so you have to contact us airways via phone or online yourself and book the ticket for the family member. Please note you must have a valid email address on file with us airways to redeem this offer. Us airways frequentflier program merging into americans. Us airways miles have become american airlines miles. Mar 26, 2015 around the world on a 90k us airways award share miles promotion. A us airways tail rest on the tarmac near an american airlines plane at washington reagan national. How to get 4x us airways miles use the following to book and include your dividend miles number. I think a lot of us airways dividend miles members are wondering when.
With 50,000 us airways dividend miles, you have enough in theory to fly in coach roundtrip to hawaii 40,000 miles or to europe if you travel. Once or twice a year, us airways would run a share miles promotion whereby you could transfer miles to a friend or family member with some sort of bonus. How to crack us airways dividend miles redemption for. You need to book ssbmiles rate offer to be eligible for the bonus miles. Star alliance upgrades are available for fullfare customers to upgrade to. The next best way to talk to their customer support team, according to other us airways dividend miles customers, is by calling their 8003277810 phone number for their website support department. And us airways and delta have the highest percentage of. Their latest offer is 50% bonus for points conversions from number of hotel programs. It is an excellent way to learn how to book award availability across star alliance carriers. You must choose airline direct deposit and have us airways as the airline partner.
You can access american airlines web page for loyalty program merger here. Still, if you were thinking about using your dividend miles to travel with a star alliance partner that wont be retained when us airways moves to oneworld, youll need to do so before march. Jan 22, 2019 1 logging into your advantage account now requires last name verification and can be done with either an aa or us airways frequent flyer number. Dividend miles members can also book award travel on any combination of star alliance member airlines. Log in aadvantage account login and password american airlines. Free us airways silver preferred status for 90 days my. I got the bonus myself unfortunately at only 40k miles and have posted details on that below as well. Dividend miles storefront has become the aadvantage eshopping mall. I changed only the email address, thinking i would check one factor at a time to.
Simply complete this form to view your dividend mileage balance and to choose your magazine titles. Members of us airways dividend miles frequentflier program are the most likely to view their hardearned airline miles as worthless. I simply entered my aa number and it worked, though some people. The information here applies only if you are using dividend miles to book an award ticket.
For my last award reservation, i spent over two hours on the phone with an agent before it was finalized. This means you need to take advantage of the amazing us airways chart now. Us airways dividend miles program will begin the process of merging with american airlines aadvantage from march 28 2015. You will now redeem miles and make any account updates on. After logging in to your account, there are a number of quick links to get to information that is commonly accessed, such as request missing miles, nonair partner miles, buy miles, donate miles, book award travel and reprint your card. Simply use your aadvantage number to create an aadvantage eshopping mall account.