DYKWIA: FRA runs and obnoxious fellow MR passengers
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DYKWIA: FRA runs and obnoxious fellow MR passengers
I have taken several FRA runs recently and have encountered many people who are doing MR's on this route. Some of the people that I have met have been very polite and wonderful to talk to. There are others whose behaviour is down right rude and embarrassing. I have overheard mileage runners who:
1)Plead with the gate agents that they should get an upgrade due to the simple fact that they have 4,000,000 life time miles.
2)A person who brags about flying to Asia on CX every month and he is hot stuff (I have to wonder if he is flying to Asia so often, why is he doing a MR in coach on AA?)
3)People who give false and incorrect information to their fellow passengers about frequent flyer mileage programs.
4)Lots of people who puff up their feathers and want special treatment for the sole reason that they have status and are on a MR.
For all of you who blend in with the masses and act in a friendly and pleasant manner--THANK YOU.
For all of you who fit into the other category, please stop and think of how you are coming across to your fellow passengers.
1)Plead with the gate agents that they should get an upgrade due to the simple fact that they have 4,000,000 life time miles.
2)A person who brags about flying to Asia on CX every month and he is hot stuff (I have to wonder if he is flying to Asia so often, why is he doing a MR in coach on AA?)
3)People who give false and incorrect information to their fellow passengers about frequent flyer mileage programs.
4)Lots of people who puff up their feathers and want special treatment for the sole reason that they have status and are on a MR.
For all of you who blend in with the masses and act in a friendly and pleasant manner--THANK YOU.
For all of you who fit into the other category, please stop and think of how you are coming across to your fellow passengers.
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Are these "status" members unique to FRA MRs? I see it all the time from alot of elites. Its odd to me that you would be mad about not getting an upgrade, if you followed the proper steps of signing up for the upgrade early, checking in early, and in the worst case, using one of your oh so valuable eVIPs!
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Do you get the impression that they're doing this on purpose to mislead others- either to decrease competition or just to be jerks...or do they really seem to not know? The first case truly sucks and those people should be killed. In the latter case, they've just become FT
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I've never had to beg for an international upgrade, but then I'm careful about plotting out systemwide use when I can clear at booking.
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1)Plead with the gate agents that they should get an upgrade due to the simple fact that they have 4,000,000 life time miles.
2)A person who brags about flying to Asia on CX every month and he is hot stuff (I have to wonder if he is flying to Asia so often, why is he doing a MR in coach on AA?)
3)People who give false and incorrect information to their fellow passengers about frequent flyer mileage programs.
4)Lots of people who puff up their feathers and want special treatment for the sole reason that they have status and are on a MR.
2)A person who brags about flying to Asia on CX every month and he is hot stuff (I have to wonder if he is flying to Asia so often, why is he doing a MR in coach on AA?)
3)People who give false and incorrect information to their fellow passengers about frequent flyer mileage programs.
4)Lots of people who puff up their feathers and want special treatment for the sole reason that they have status and are on a MR.
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I'm having difficulty seeing any difference between the type of behavior assoc. w/FRA MRs and a typical DYKWIA on a MD80 mid-con.
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Another set that annoys me - the ones who get on the MD80s and moan about how much FC sucks in there compared with FC on other planes. Some take this stance when the GA does not let them get in FC for free, others just don't know when to shut their traps.
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It lasts much longer (and apparently is not prohibited by the Geneva Convention.) Balloons are not the only objects in the atmosphere driven by hot air. As others almost said, this is one of the best arguments for a book, iPod or other IFE, and sound-blocking earbuds (which also block inanities and baby cries, unlike NR headsets / earbuds.)
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I also suspect that a critical mass of plonkers might well be exceeded on many, if not most FRA flights at this time of year. Prices are low, there are a few more miles (and a few $$ less tax) than LHR/LGW and there are threads here where people report on their plans for four or five MRs to/from FRA.
If you take a typical ORD-FRA flight then - if it hasn't been cancelled - especially at weekends the chances are that mileage runners alone add up to considerably more people wanting to be in J than can be accommodated in the small number of seats available.
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I have taken several FRA runs recently and have encountered many people who are doing MR's on this route. Some of the people that I have met have been very polite and wonderful to talk to. There are others whose behaviour is down right rude and embarrassing. I have overheard mileage runners who:
1)Plead with the gate agents that they should get an upgrade due to the simple fact that they have 4,000,000 life time miles.
2)A person who brags about flying to Asia on CX every month and he is hot stuff (I have to wonder if he is flying to Asia so often, why is he doing a MR in coach on AA?)
3)People who give false and incorrect information to their fellow passengers about frequent flyer mileage programs.
4)Lots of people who puff up their feathers and want special treatment for the sole reason that they have status and are on a MR.
For all of you who blend in with the masses and act in a friendly and pleasant manner--THANK YOU.
For all of you who fit into the other category, please stop and think of how you are coming across to your fellow passengers.
1)Plead with the gate agents that they should get an upgrade due to the simple fact that they have 4,000,000 life time miles.
2)A person who brags about flying to Asia on CX every month and he is hot stuff (I have to wonder if he is flying to Asia so often, why is he doing a MR in coach on AA?)
3)People who give false and incorrect information to their fellow passengers about frequent flyer mileage programs.
4)Lots of people who puff up their feathers and want special treatment for the sole reason that they have status and are on a MR.
For all of you who blend in with the masses and act in a friendly and pleasant manner--THANK YOU.
For all of you who fit into the other category, please stop and think of how you are coming across to your fellow passengers.
Great post. There were two blowhards sitting behind me in the departure lounge on Friday talking about how they are so important to AA and top passengers, etc. As the GA boarded Exec Plat and Plat, and I fought my way through the line past group 1 & 2 people blocking the path, I saw them with their boarding passes out and 'GROUP 6' clear as day.
It may be true that Golds are the worst. I expected a lot when I was gold, and now that I'm Plat, I bow to the ExP and be happy with what I get.
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Slightly diff
On my FRA-ORD return segment over the weekend, I met a guy who already was a seasoned Exec Plat who'd never heard of FT, SeatGuru, ExpertFlyer, etc. I extolled the virtues of FT and hopefully we'll see him on soon enough.
That's my favorite, when I'm on any kind of trip (MR or no) and can tell people about FT.
-S
That's my favorite, when I'm on any kind of trip (MR or no) and can tell people about FT.
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I've done the FRA run before and have encountered only pleasant fellow FTers and MRers. I guess it's the luck of the draw. I agree that it's not nice to blab about status and perks within earshot of others who might not appreciate it.