Gold Preferred

Enjoy the comforts of First Class. If an upgrade becomes available, we'll automatically upgrade you and a companion to First Class (when traveling in the same reservation). Complimentary upgrades may be awarded up to 3 days in advance.

Complimentary upgrades are subject to capacity controls and exclude travel to/from Hawaii, Europe, South America and the Middle East. Full-fare (Y or B class) economy tickets may be upgraded anytime after ticketing. Complimentary domestic upgrades are subject to capacity controls and may be awarded up to 3 days in advance. Companions must be booked in the same reservation and be processed at the same time as the Preferred member.

• Learn more about upgrades
• Learn about mileage upgrades

Get your bags faster and take more with you.

• You and everyone in your reservation are exempt from the first, second and third bag fees (group reservations not included)
• Your bags will be loaded last which means they'll be among the first on the conveyer belt at your destination
• Allowances vary by airline, so please contact the airline you’ll be traveling on for details

Earn award travel even faster with an automatic 50% mileage bonus for all paid, qualifying flights on US Airways, US Airways Express, US Airways Shuttle, United and Lufthansa.

• Preferred flight bonus miles do not count towards Preferred status.

500 mile segment minimum

Gold Preferred members earn a minimum of 500 miles on all US Airways operated flights.

Enjoy special privileges when you travel on any participating Star Alliance airlines. Just present your Gold Preferred membership card and same-day international ticket to access the US Airways Club and more than 600 Star Alliance lounges.

• Eligible international destinations for lounge access include Asia, Africa, Canada, Europe, Middle East, South America and the following cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, San Jose (Costa Rica).

• Find out more about Star Gold benefits

• MoveUp rules

Come in, be productive or just relax at the US Airways Club. As a Preferred member, you'll enjoy a member discount on an annual membership.

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