US Airways Reinstates Bonus Miles and 500 Mile Minimum for Preferred Members

Nov 20th, 2008 | By Jared Blank

Overturning one of the more inexplicable moves of the past year, US Airways is reinstating the 500 mile minimum and bonus miles for Preferred members of its frequent flyer program. It is also reinstating 500 mile minimums on the Shuttle for all Dividend Miles members. Even better, the bonuses and minimums will be made retroactively back to August 6th. US Aiwrays elite members can stop complaining now.

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