US Airways understands that the end of the year is crunch time for Dividend Miles members to qualify for the next tier of Preferred status. That's why the airline created the Everything Counts promotion - a new opportunity for members to earn extra Preferred qualifying miles between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.

Preferred members at US Airways earn free first class upgrades, "front of the line" access at the security lines at many major airports, and a host of other benefits. Silver, Gold, Platinum or Chairman's Preferred status is typically only earned by flying on US Airways, through its partner airlines, or by using the US Airways Visa Signature card or US Airways World MasterCard.

"US Airways has created an unprecedented opportunity for travelers looking to qualify for the next tier of Preferred status," says Travis Christ, vice president, sales and marketing. "Through the end of the year, we're making it possible to accrue miles with or without flying. Hotel stays, car rentals, even by sending flowers, you can earn miles- in this promotion, Everything Counts!"

With Everything Counts, there are over 50 partners through which Preferred qualifying miles may be earned. In addition to miles from US Airways and Star AllianceT member airlines, select partners such as hotels, car rentals, and more have joined together to enhance this unique opportunity. Additionally, members who sign up for a US Airways World MasterCard or US Airways Visa Signature card and charge more than $25,000 in net purchases during the calendar year will continue to enjoy the exclusive benefit of having 10,000 base miles converted to Preferred miles. For all participating partners, as well as more information on the Everything Counts promotion*, visit http://www.usairways.com/everythingcounts.

The new Dividend Miles program combines the best of the former America West FlightFund and former US Airways programs, and has been dubbed ".the richest program in the world," by InsideFlyer Magazine. The new Dividend Miles program features 850-plus award travel destinations, the best elite program and more than 100 travel partners.

*Everything Counts Terms and Conditions

Only miles earned from Dividend Miles qualifying partners listed at usairways.com/everythingcounts (in addition to Star Alliance member airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Caribbean Star Airlines, Caribbean Sun Airlines, Bahamas Air, Big Sky Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines) are eligible for this promotion. In addition, members who sign up for a US Airways World MasterCard or US Airways Visa Signature card and charge more than $25,000 in net purchases during the calendar year enjoy the exclusive benefit of having 10,000 base miles converted to Preferred miles. Only miles earned from 10/1/2006 and 12/31/2006 are eligible for Preferred status during this promotion. Dividend Miles number must be entered at the time of booking to receive mileage credit. Base, Bonus, and ADD miles earned through qualifying partners are included in this promotion. Bonus flight and transfer miles are not eligible. Dividend Miles mileage accrual is subject to restrictions, and may take up to 6-8 weeks to post to the account. US Airways is not responsible for the quality or delivery of goods and/or services provided by Dividend Miles partners. All Dividend Miles terms and conditions apply and may change without notice. Bookmark usairways.com/dm for the most up-to-date information on the Dividend Miles program. (US dollar is the currency utilised in this report)