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US Airways and bmi
are expanding the two carriers’ Star Alliance relationship, with codeshare flights to destinations in the U.K.,
beginning Oct. 27, 2004.
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 US Airways Senior Vice President of Alliances N. 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."
As a member of Star Alliance, 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
can benefit from one-ticket itineraries and through baggage check.
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