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February 12th, 2009 | 
Author: I was just about to go to sleep when I got a text message from CNN about a Continental plane crashing. I decided to get back online and look it up. Turns out it was CO flight 3407, an Express flight operated by Colgan Airlines, coming in from Newark, NJ.
From what the media is saying, it seems that this will not have a happy ending like US1549.
The Buffalo News has reported:
Forty-nine people reportedly died when an aircraft identified as a Continental Airlines flight crashed into a house in Clarence Center shortly after 10 p.m. last night, starting a huge fire which poured thick smoke throughout the hamlet.
Unconfirmed reports from a source at Buffalo Niagara International Airport said that the dead included 44 passengers, four crew members and a person on the ground.
County Executive Chris Collins said that there may have been as many as 50 people aboard the plane and crew members had reported mechanical problems as they approached Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Several injured people were taken from the scene to Erie County Medical Center for treatment.
There will be a news conference at 4AM Eastern Time on Friday, February 13, 2009. At this point, Continental is advising to call the following numbers,
- 1-800-523-3273
- 1-800-621-3263
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the passengers, crew and people on the ground, as well as their families, friends and loved ones. May those who were involved in this accident, rest in peace.
-Mark
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As most of you will soon find out, US Airways Dividend Miles has just taken the time machine to early 2008.
Early 2008 when business travellers enjoyed their 500 miles per segment, preferred customers earned their bonuses and mileage runners thought nothing about where they would stand in terms of eqm’s/eqs’ in late 2008.
Not long after this peaceful state of mind, came a dark could. The 500 miles everyone had come to enjoy on short hops like the US Airways Shuttle or BUF-ROC would soon vanish. Moments later, someone announced the preferred bonus miles would too become history. Everyone panicked! Soon, the reality would sink in. Getting awards would take so much longer and reaching your desired elite level would be so much tougher.
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Yesterday Afternoon
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It happened at the oddest of times- 3:05 PM. A rumor had been posted on FlyerTalk.com, that US would be changing a Dividend Miles related policy on how miles would be earned. And something happened.
There are moments when you feel your internet, altough racingly fast, is slow. For just a brief time, between your click on the link, and the visuals of the web page loading, your heart wants to jump out of your chest. It’s like standing in a court room charged with a crime you are sure you did not commint and the jury reading your verdict, but they still didn’t get to the part regarding if your are guilty or not. You want to grasp it, but you cannot. I felt like that!
Upon reading the post, a funny and strange feeling told me this would be one credible source. And it was. Upon waking up today I got an email, a chance to view US Airways’ updated Dividend Miles secition and an opportunity to read US Airways’ Press Release regarding this matter.
And the best news is that it is retroactive. This is truly a great way to start Thanksgiving celebrations. Let’s be thankful for our miles!
Now, mileage running can be so much more rewarding and fun!
Have a nice “miles full” clicK life,
-Mark
