US Airways and bmi Codeshare
ARLINGTON (theHub.com) - US Airways and bmi announced today the expansion of the two carriers’ Star Alliance relationship, with codeshare flights to destinations in the U.K., beginning Oct. 27. Customers can immediately make reservations on these new flights.
In the initial phase of the codeshare, US Airways’ code will be added on bmi flights between Manchester, U.K., and both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland.
“Expanding our relationship with bmi is one of many benefits associated with our membership in the Star Alliance, and gives us greater international breadth,†said Senior Vice President of Alliances Bruce Ashby. “This initial codeshare into Edinburgh and Glasgow will augment our seasonal nonstop Philadelphia-Glasgow service with convenient, year-round opportunities for our Dividend Miles members to earn and redeem miles to Scotland.â€
Dividend Miles members can earn actual miles or the minimum 500-mile credit when flying on qualifying paid bmi flights, plus a 50 percent Class-of-Service Bonus when flying in Business Class. All miles count toward earning Preferred status. In addition, US Airways and bmi have reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including lounge access. In addition to the new codeshare destinations, customers of both airlines will enjoy one-ticket itineraries and through baggage check.
Star Alliance members are Air Canada, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spanair, Thai Airways International, United, US Airways and VARIG Brazilian Airlines. South African Airways and TAP Air Portugal are scheduled to join the alliance in 2005.
ARLINGTON (theHub.com) - US Airways and bmi announced today the expansion of the two carriers’ Star Alliance relationship, with codeshare flights to destinations in the U.K., beginning Oct. 27. Customers can immediately make reservations on these new flights.
In the initial phase of the codeshare, US Airways’ code will be added on bmi flights between Manchester, U.K., and both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland.
“Expanding our relationship with bmi is one of many benefits associated with our membership in the Star Alliance, and gives us greater international breadth,†said Senior Vice President of Alliances Bruce Ashby. “This initial codeshare into Edinburgh and Glasgow will augment our seasonal nonstop Philadelphia-Glasgow service with convenient, year-round opportunities for our Dividend Miles members to earn and redeem miles to Scotland.â€
Dividend Miles members can earn actual miles or the minimum 500-mile credit when flying on qualifying paid bmi flights, plus a 50 percent Class-of-Service Bonus when flying in Business Class. All miles count toward earning Preferred status. In addition, US Airways and bmi have reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including lounge access. In addition to the new codeshare destinations, customers of both airlines will enjoy one-ticket itineraries and through baggage check.
Star Alliance members are Air Canada, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spanair, Thai Airways International, United, US Airways and VARIG Brazilian Airlines. South African Airways and TAP Air Portugal are scheduled to join the alliance in 2005.
