aephi alum, you're right. Cathay is off the hook. If you also have the opportunity, Thai is pretty nice, too.
Please don't tell me anything bad about US Airways! I'm flying it tomorrow!
But, that does suck. I've had horrible experiences with them in the past (ie, sitting next to a poodle from Philly to LA, and I'm allergic to dogs!), but they're inexpensive.