US Airways - December 2012 - (Page 152)

engage Window or Aisle? Chatting with a Frequent Flyer As a senior executive at Sixt International, a global rental-car company, Regine Sixt visits more than 100 countries a year, making her a quintessential road warrior. How often do you travel? At least four times a week, mostly to visit our 105 countries. The US Airways Club and all Star Alliance lounges are my living rooms, and planes are my ofﬁces and bedrooms. And I love it! What is your favorite part of ﬂying? Being in the air gives me the chance to get a lot of work done and to also disconnect from my busy schedule. No phone calls, no incoming emails, no interruptions — it’s perfect. I enjoy relaxing in my seat, sipping a glass of Champagne, and reading a nice book or my favorite magazine. Do you have a favorite airport? Regine’s Travel Tip IT’S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS PACK A SUIT IN YOUR CARRYON THAT’S APPROPRIATE FOR THE CLIMATE OF THE ARRIVAL CITY. JFK is my favorite and most despised. Probably because when I land there I’m arriving in my favorite city in the world, and when I leave it’s the other way around. What are the most important items in your suitcase? My iPad and my electric curlers, which I use right after landing so I can look glamorous during my long workdays! Do you work, read, or sleep during ﬂights? can read the latest books, which I load into my Kindle. Every now and then I watch one of those blockbuster movies that I never have the chance to see. What’s your favorite vacation destination? I normally read. This is the only time when I DIVIDEND MILES Insider EARN AND SPEND MILES ON JUST ONE CARD ACROSS ALL STAR ALLIANCE MEMBER AIRLINES. v The beautiful island of Barbados. I call it my paradise on earth and, as the honorary consul of Barbados in Germany, I go there as often as my schedule permits. If you could sit next to any person, whom would you choose? Ideally in between Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Window or aisle? As a frequent ﬂyer with the Star Alliance network you can earn miles across 27 member airlines, all on one card. And spend them taking your family with you to any of our 1,350 destinations worldwide. You’ve earned it. To ﬁnd out more about the Star Alliance network, visit staralliance.com. Window. Looking at the world from up in the sky is simply precious. I also enjoy looking through the window while landing — pure adrenaline! Are you a US Airways frequent ﬂyer with an interesting story to tell? Email us! edit@usairwaysmag.com PHOTO COURTESY OF SIXT Follow us: @USAirwaysMag 152 DECEMBER 2012 usairwaysmag.com https://twitter.com/USAirwaysMag http://www.staralliance.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

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

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: New Year's Eve
Hub Crawl: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Wine & Dine: Holiday Spirits
Wine & Dine: Beaudevin Wine Bar, Charlotte, NC
Adventure: Creek Ranch, Florida
Adventure: Palm Springs Golf
Great Escapes: Universal Orlando® Resort
Gear Up: Gifts for Good
Travel Feature: Into the Yucatán
Mapping It Out: US Airways' Route Planning Department
University Spotlight: University of California, Berkeley
Great Tastes: College Eats
Celebrate Tucson, AZ
Must Read: The Socialstructed World
Special Section: Kentucky
Great Dates
Puzzles
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®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - December 2012