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Oct 24, 2008, 5:59 pm

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dtremit

Join Date: Apr 2004

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mersk862

I still say that giving upgrades to FB members is a joke - a couple extra KGs of a baggage allowance does not offset complimentary upgrades in the United States (especially when, if you do get said upgrade on DL, you automatically get 3 bags at 70 lbs each which is even more generous than FB!). Everything else is a ST Elite/Elite Plus benefit (lounges, preboarding, priority check-in, etc.).

I really hope DL does away with FB complimentary upgrades unless AF/KL reciprocates (which I doubt will happen).

Agreed. It also seems unfair that US-based Gold members (of all airlines) get ST Elite, whereas Gold members in other countries get Elite Plus. (Star Alliance gives Gold members top tier *A status.) I'm not holding my breath, but perhaps that can change in the merger.