Dividend Miles are easier to earn than many other programs. Members of the US Airway Dividend Miles Reward can earn points sending flowers, dining out and even subscribing to the local newspaper. Members are only required to present their Dividend Miles account number when reservations are made or services are used. Though miles are automatically added to the Dividend Miles account, experts recommend keeping receipts or boarding passes until they are added.
About the US Airways Dividend Miles Rewards Program
Earn Points for Every Eligible Flight. Preferred members earn at least 500 miles on all eligible flights. These points will also be earned on US Airways Shuttle flights. Exclusions include: Flights using Dividend Miles Awards, unpublished charters, employee passes, reduced fares for travel agents, junket and barter travel, complimentary travel and children in lap.
Bonus Miles. Class of Service bonus miles will be credited to each members account. Bonus miles will not be credited to First Class upgrades. Day of departure
Miles Require 60 Days to Be Credited. Mileage credits are not immediately added to an account. This process requires 60 days to be credited to the account.Only One Paying Member can Earn Miles. If two paying members appear on the hotel bill, the first name that appears will receive the mileage credit. For instance, two paying members at a hotel or renting a car would have to decide who receives the credit. Multiple hotel rentals or car rentals in different cities on the same day or in the same city are not eligible for additional miles.
Travel Blackout Dates and Capacity Controls Are Factors. Seats are limited for Travelers of Dividend Miles. Not all flights will allow use of Low awards Dividend Miles. Medium and High awards allow the flexibility to reserve award travel.
First Class Upgrades. First Class upgrades are possible when redeeming Dividend Miles. First Class is also subject to capacity control.
Miles Donation is Possible. US Airways Miles of Hope Program allows people to donate their miles to up to four different non-profit organizations. Donations are accepted in 1,000 mile increments.
Rewards Tickets May Require Service Fees. A non-refundable quick ticketing fee of $75 may be charged for tickets reserved 21 days or less from the date of travel. The fee may be waived with Chairman’s Status, Dividend Miles Gold or Platinum.
American AAdvantage Program
American Airline’s AAdvantage program has one oldest travel rewards programs in history. The travel rewards program is also the longest. The program is free to join and awards are credited for every ticket purchased on an American flight. Partner airlines and American Airlines credit cards are other ways to earn rewards points.
About the American Airline’s AAdvantage Program
How Miles are Earned. Miles are earned based upon the length of the flight and based on the class of ticket purchased. Hotel partner rentals and some car rentals also earn AAdvantage points. American Airlines AAdvantage Miles can be redeemed for travel on American.
Membership Status. AAdvantage divides its members based upon their loyalty to the program. Premier members have more benefits than standard members. There are six different Premier levels: Associate, Silver, Gold, Platinum, 1K and Global Services.
Unlimited Domestic Upgrades. Premier members have access to unlimited domestic upgrades. This is available only on space-available basis.
Bonuses. Complimentary economy plus seating and a 25 percent mileage bonus on all previously flown miles is available through Silver Rewards Programs and above. Access to exit row seating, a 50 percent mileage bonus and lounge access is available with Gold memberships. Platinum memberships offer 75 percent bonus on miles previously flown and credited. Front-of-the-line access in premium security lines is available through 1K and Global Services.
Can the Two Programs be Merged?
The two programs are similar enough to be merged. AAdvantage allows members to earn miles by donating money to charities, by using participating bank’s credit and debit cards, by dining at select restaurants, by participating with certain financial services companies, by paying certain home services bills or by staying in select hotels.
Rental cars, newspaper subscriptions and vacation packages are other ways to earn points. US Airways is similar, but the company partners with different vendors. The two programs merged would create a more comprehensive program that most people would enjoy.
