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engage Window or Aisle? Chatting with a Frequent Flyer You would expect someone like Brice Adamson, a senior vice president at Enterprise, to know plenty about rental cars. But he’s also quite familiar with airplanes. How often do you travel? Typically every other week for work. It’s usually Tuesday-through-Thursday trips. Why US Airways? Brice’s Travel Tip I OFTEN HEAR PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL FREQUENTLY SAY THEY CAN’T DO CERTAIN THINGS LIKE EXERCISE. DON’T MAKE EXCUSES; FIND A WAY TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE WHEN YOU’RE AWAY FROM HOME. US Airways has the most convenient schedule and best ﬂight times. I lived in Europe for 13 years and often traveled on the Gatwick-toCharlotte route, so there’s a familiarity with the airline, too. Checked bag or carry-on? I carry on almost every time. When I get to the airport, I’m pretty anxious and ready to go. I don’t like to stand in line at baggage claim or for car rental. That’s why I really enjoy National Car Rental’s “bypass the counter” program. [Enterprise Holdings operates the Alamo, Enterprise, and National car rental brands.] Do you have a favorite airport? the airport, so I know I’m close to being home. If you could travel with only three items, what would they be? Exercise clothes, my iPad, and Brooks Brothers non-iron shirts — they’re essential when traveling because you can just roll them up in your suitcase, then shake them out and wear them. Favorite frequent-ﬂyer perk? Saint Louis. I love coming home from the east, crossing the Mississippi River, and seeing the arch. Plus, I live about 10 miles from DIVIDEND MILES Insider ENJOY A SEAMLESS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WITH THE STAR ALLIANCE NETWORK v Shorter lines at security. Where is one place you’d like to visit? Living in Europe for 13 years and working for Enterprise, I got to travel a lot. Quite a few of my colleagues would go to the Indian Ocean region. I never got there, but I’d love to see it. If you could sit next to anyone on a plane, who would you choose? Throughout your journey, the Star Alliance network is dedicated to providing a convenient, smooth, and efﬁcient worldwide travel experience. Devoted teams continually monitor your inbound and outbound ﬂights to ensure that your transfers are fast, ﬂexible, and reliable enough so that your travel plans remain in place. And, if needed, at selected airports a staff member will meet you at your gate to guide you through the terminal, ensuring you make your transfer on time. You’ve earned it. Visit staralliance.com to ﬁnd out more. This sounds cheesy, but it’s true — my wife, Julie. And here’s why: If she’s next to me, it means we’re off to have a great time somewhere. Window or aisle? PHOTO COURTESY OF BRICE ADAMSON Window in the morning because I like to get a few extra Zs by leaning my head against the wall. In the evening, I prefer the aisle for extra shoulder room. Are you a US Airways frequent ﬂyer with an interesting story to tell? Email us! edit@usairwaysmag.com 128 AUGUST 2012 usairwaysmag.com Follow us: @USAirwaysMag http://www.staralliance.com http://twitter.com/USAirwaysMag http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2012

US Airways - August 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Making Waves
Wine & Dine: The American Spirit
Adventure: Reynolds Plantation
Great Escapes: Puerto Vallarta
Tel Aviv: The City That Never Sleeps
Heavy Duty: US Airways Maintenance
Toques Off! Top Chefs on Summer Entertaining
Welcome to Tampa Bay
Driving Force: The First Tee of the Triad
New Vision: Lexington, Kentucky
Best of Education: Salisbury University
Puzzles
Charlotte in 2012: Making a New Economy Possible
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Giving Miles for Good: Fisher House
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2012