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United and US Airways has been given approval to implement their alliance for code-sharing and frequent flyer reciprocity. The Transportation Department completed its review of the alliance agreements on October 2 and decided to allow the agreements to take effect immediately.

A central feature of the alliance, is the expansion of the United and US Airways network under the practice known as "code sharing." This practice allows passengers to book a trip that involves flights on both airlines with the convenience of single-ticket pricing, a one-stop check-in and coordinated baggage handling.

Code share flights will be phased in during the first quarter of 2003, with subsequent phases to be introduced soon thereafter. The first tangible benefit of the alliance for customers will begin Oct. 14, 2002, when members of either carrier’s airport club program will be able to use the lounges of both.

For members of US Airways Dividend Miles and United’s Mileage Plus frequent traveler programs, the alliance will offer greatly enhance opportunities to earn mileage points and new award destinations. Mileage accrual will begin first in the coming months, to be followed by the ability to redeem reward points in 2003.