Archive for February, 2009

Take a look at select seasonal transcon services from PHL, CLT that were added in the last two years. Find out what will operate this summer.

Aside from PHX, LAS, SAN, LAX, SFO, SEA, DEN nonstop from both PHL and CLT, here is some information regarding the seasonal transcon flights.

From PHL

PHL-SMF (Sacramento, CA)- From May 10, 2009- August 17, 2009

US375 PHL (5:55PM)  - SMF (8:56PM)
US376 SMF (8:30AM)  - PHL (4:31PM)

PHL-PDX (Portland, OR)- From May 10, 2009- August 17, 2009

*Only 1 daily service per direction- Summer 2008 saw 2 daily per direction*

US927  PHL (5:55PM) - PDX (9:02PM)
US1180 PDX (8:45AM) - PHL (4:51PM)

PHL-YVR (Vancouver, Canada)- Does not operate. Connections available via PHX, LAS

From CLT

CLT-SMF- From June 2, 2009- August 17, 2009

US927 CLT (8:20PM)  - SMF (10:40PM)
US377 SMF (10:30PM) - CLT (6:10AM +1)

CLT-PDX- From June 2, 2009- August 17, 2009

US977  CLT (6:10PM)  - PDX (8:33PM)
US1180 PDX (10:30PM) - CLT (6:21AM+1)

CLT-TUS (Tuscon, AZ)- Does not operate. Connections available via PHX

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

Just found this picture on Airliners.net; it was taken at San Fransisco International Airport. Very fitting give the recent codeshare extension between US and Singapore Airlines. The two carriers will now codeshare on US Airways’ Phoenix to Houston services in addition to the codeshare services announced in 2008.

Singapore Airlines has chosen US Airways for codesharing over United due to US’ superior on-board service, better airport lounges and frequent flyer program.

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

I haven’t really looked into it to see whether it can be done round-trip or just one-way, but I found really cheap fares on USAirways.com for a DUB-ORD fare basis. Fare is $123 US dollars + tax.

The most interesting part is that these fares are available for as early as today morning (it is 6:49AM in Dublin as I type this), or even February 6 or 7, 2009. I’m pretty sure if you look further back you can find similar fares. Funny, I always thought last minute fares would be rocket sky high!

While this is great for any traveler, the mileage runner can “score” big time on one of these fares. For example, let’s try fitting in more segments along the way.

Dublin, Ireland to Chicago, IL: Duration- 16 hrs 35 min
	US Airways Flight US723 on a Boeing 757 (jet) in coach class (lunch, snack)
	Departs Dublin, Ireland (DUB)	Fri, Feb 6	10:55a
	Arrives Philadelphia, PA (PHL)	7 hrs 50 min	1:45p
	Layover in Philadelphia- 1 hr 40 min
	US Airways Flight US4247 on a De Havilland Dash-8 (prop plane) in coach class (operated by US Airways Express – Piedmont Airlines)
	Departs Philadelphia, PA (PHL)	Fri, Feb 6	3:25p
	Arrives Baltimore, MD (BWI)		4:13p
	Layover in Baltimore- 1 hr 2 min
	US Airways Flight US788 on a Boeing 757 (jet) in coach class
	Departs Baltimore, MD (BWI)	Fri, Feb 6	5:15p
	Arrives Charlotte, NC (CLT)		6:41p
	Layover in Charlotte- 1 hr 39 min
	US Airways Flight US1624 on an Airbus A321 (jet) in coach class
	Departs Charlotte, NC (CLT)	Fri, Feb 6	8:20p
	Arrives Chicago, IL (ORD)

Price including all taxes? $182.80. Great deal!

Anyway, miles earned the above listed flights? 4,872 miles- assuming you are Preferred with US Airways Dividend Miles (PHL-BWI; BWI-CLT count as 500 miles only if you are Preferred).

I also found a one-way for of $200+tax ($260.80) between DUB-SFO. Routing is crazy. Earns you 6,839 miles on way (compared to only 5,098 you would earn if you flew nonstop).

Dublin, Ireland to San Francisco, CA: Duration- 30hrs 58 min
	US Airways Flight US723 on a Boeing 757 (jet) in coach class (lunch, snack)
	Departs Dublin, Ireland (DUB)	Wed, Feb 4	10:55a
	Arrives Philadelphia, PA (PHL)		1:45p
	Layover in Philadelphia- 1hr 50 min
	US Airways Flight US1451 on a Boeing 757 (jet) in coach class
	Departs Philadelphia, PA (PHL)	Wed, Feb 4	3:35p
	Arrives Charlotte, NC (CLT)		5:17p
	Layover in Charlotte- 33 min
	US Airways Flight US306 on an Airbus A320 (jet) in coach class (food for purchase)
	Departs Charlotte, NC (CLT)	Wed, Feb 4	5:50p
	Arrives Las Vegas, NV (LAS)		7:48p
	Layover in Las Vegas- 1 hr 52 min
	US Airways Flight US117 on an Airbus A320 (jet) in coach class
	Departs Las Vegas, NV (LAS)	Wed, Feb 4	9:40p
	Arrives Phoenix, AZ (PHX)		11:50p
	Layover in Phoenix- 8 hrs 55 min
	US Airways Flight US403 on an Airbus A319 (jet) in coach class
	Departs Phoenix, AZ (PHX)	Thur, Feb 5	8:45a
	Arrives San Francisco, CA (SFO)		9:53a

Makes me want to go mileage running. I can’t though, too busy! Heh, one can dream!

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

As an ongoing effort to secure rights to fly to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) from Charlotte (CLT), US Airways has just filed a response with the DOT as to why it should be one of the carriers awarded these flying privileges.

You can  read their press release here, while the actual response is available as a PDF file located here.

Most of you already know this will a be a 767 service originating in PHL, however the return portion from CLT-PHL will be on an A320, which is still subject to change.

When I first heard about GIG possibly being US Airways’ newest destination, I thought the new A332 aircraft US is getting would be a great candidate to fly the route. However, it seems US is going the safe way and starting out with the 767 and depending on how the route performs it could get upgraded. I do remember reading about Air Canada using the 777 to one South American city (sorry, I forgot which one) starting in December 2009, so let’s hope for the best- good luck US Airways.

In my opinion US Airways will be getting the privileges on the basis of being a new entrant and bringing in competition to the Southeastern area of the United States. Delta, you have met your match!

Here is the proposed schedule for the flights:

Northern Hemisphere Summer

US800 PHL (6:45PM)  - CLT (8:30PM)    B767
US800 CLT (10:30PM) - GIG (9:00AM+1)  B767
US801 GIG (9:05PM)  - CLT (6:00AM+1)  B767
US801 CLT (7:30AM)  - PHL (9:04AM)    A320

Norther Hemisphere Winter

US800 PHL (6:45PM)  - CLT (8:30PM)    B767
US800 CLT (10:30PM) - GIG (11:00AM+1) B767
US801 GIG (11:05PM) - CLT (6:00AM+1)  B767
US801 CLT (7:30AM)  - PHL (9:04AM)    A320

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

According to US Airways schedules, US Airways Express carrier Air Wisconsin Airlines  will no longer operate the nonstop Pittsburgh- Newark route after March 7, 2009.

The route is currently operated by US Airways Express partner Air Wisconsin Airlines utilzing a CRJ-200 aircraft.

The following is the schedule for March 7, 2009;

Pittsburgh-Newark

US3992 PIT (8:32AM)  - EWR (10:01AM)
US3950 PIT (12:34PM) - EWR (1:34PM)
US3988 PIT (4:34PM)  - EWR (6:00PM)

Newark-Pittsburgh

US3933 EWR (10:30AM) - PIT (12:04PM)
US3973 EWR (2:33PM)  - PIT (4:01PM)
US4015 EWR (6:30PM)  - PIT (8:17PM)

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark