united premier executive on us airways flights

US Airways and United Begin Reciprocal Elite Frequent Flyer Recognition Program As part of the US Airways-United enhanced marketing relationship, US Airways Dividend Miles Preferred members and United Mileage Plus elite members Premier Executive and 1K status will enjoy many of the same benefits when traveling on either airline, including expedited check-in and boarding priority.

the customer benefits of the relationship will be expanded as both carriers begin reciprocal recognition of elite members of both frequent flyer programs. US Airways' silver,Gold and Platinum members and United's elite tier members will be recognized by both airlines with the following benefits: --
The ability to check-in at US Airways First Class, Envoy Class and Preferred counters and United Premier counters
-- US Airways Chairman's Preferred members can use United First Class and Business Class check-in counters, regardless of class-of-service in which they are traveling

-- United 1K members can use US Airways First Class and Envoy Class check-in counters, regardless of class-of-service in which they are traveling -- Early boarding when flying on either carrier
united airlines Premier member have access to us airways Preferred/Premier seat assignments
us airways elite member enjoy upgrade to united Economy Plus seat assignments

-- Priority reservations waitlist and clearance on either carrier
-- Priority standby clearance at the gate on either carrier US Airways has expanded its network with over 700 additional flight segments operated by United through its codeshare relationship.

As a Premier Executive member, you and a guest can access more than 900 Star Alliance lounges worldwide such as us airways club. To gain access to these lounges, show your same-day international ticket on a Star Alliance carrier departing from that airport, as well as your Premier Executive card, which has a Star Alliance Gold logo. Look for the "Star Alliance Gold" sign outside eligible lounges.

Travel in added comfort. Star Alliance was the first airline alliance to offer upgrades using frequent flyer miles and now you can redeem your Mileage Plus miles to upgrade to business class on us airways.

Requesting an upgrade is easy. Star Alliance upgrade awards may be requested by calling United Reservations. Depending on availability, the upgrade may be confirmed at the time of your request. Your Mileage Plus miles will only be deducted from your account when the upgrade award has been confirmed.

When you travel on a Star Alliance upgrade award, you can arrive at the airport relaxed and ready to enjoy the benefits including priority check-in lounge access and more personalized service onboard.