In other words, they are reducing costs at your expense.
What This Means to You:
- Less planes
- Less airline staff
- First checked bag fee $15
- In-flight beverage "purchase" program
- No more bonus miles with Preferred status
“US Airways is also eliminating its bonus miles program for Preferred status Dividend Miles members. Preferred members currently receive mileage bonuses based on their status level. The Preferred bonus program will be discontinued for tickets purchased on/after Aug. 6, 2008.”
- Increased fees for booked at airport or through call centers
- "Redemption Processing Fee" for using Dividend Miles
I hate being the bearer of bad news.