US Airways announced that it has legally combined with American Airlines and will exit Star Alliance. Effective Monday, 31MAR14, US Airways will no longer be a MileagePlus or codeshare partner with United Airlines. United customers with Star Alliance travel on US Airways flights will continue to receive Star Alliance benefits through 30MAR14. The airlines are working together to ensure a smooth transition for MileagePlus members.
What customers need to know:
All current tickets for travel on US Airways will be honored.
Award travel can be booked on US Airways using MileagePlus miles through 30MAR14.
As long as customers earn award miles they will also earn Premier qualifying miles and Premier qualifying segments. On eligible US Airways flights between 01JAN14 and 30MAR14, customers can earn also Premier qualifying dollars.
Star Alliance status benefits will apply on US Airways through 30MAR14.
Customers with a United Club membership or traveling on a United international premium cabin ticket can access US Airways Clubs through 30MAR14.
