US Airways questions and answers

what and how is a credit card that gives you airway miles for money you spend?

Steve O asked: What I’m confused on is what and how a credit card works that gives you miles for spending money. I got a US Airways® Visa® Signature® Card. I get 25,000 bonus miles after my first net retail purchase. I don’t know what that means. Can someone explain how these work. Thanks!Rory

$5,000 given to victims in airplane crash

920WHJJ asked:

The miracle on the Hudson. As a result of the US Airlines plane that crash landed on Hudson the passengers are being given $5000 each to replace lost luggae. Apparently they say “That is not enough!” Hear Helen’s take.Blaine

Can I take a backpack and a luggage bag on board a plane?

•Vanessa• asked: This website http://www2.usairways.com/en-EU/travel_information/baggage_policies/default.html says that you may bring a carry-on bag under 18kg inside and a personal item including purses, laptop bags or briefcases.
What I want to know is if I can bring a backpack instead of a purse…it weighs under 15kgColeman

Are air travel prices likely to come down due to the drop in oil prices?

frustrated asked: We are planning a trip home to South Africa in July 2009 from Colombia but the ticket prices are extremely expensive. What are the chances of the prices dropping because of the lower oil prices?
When is the best time to book for specials?
ThanksHalie

Can you bring a big stuffed teddy bear on an airplane?

ilyforeverXO asked: I have this stuffed bear that I want to bring to someone as a gift. We are traveling to Florida with US Airways and I was wondering if it was ok? Will the let me throught with it if i take it as a carry on luggage? Ok well thankyou!Darnell