Diamond benefit
May 27, 2016, 1:15 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,667
Diamond benefit
I should hit diamond in another two weeks.
In preparation for the status upgrade, I thought I'd ask how I go about signing up for the "FO that carries my bags onto the plane" benefit, so I can be ready on time.
Thank you.
In preparation for the status upgrade, I thought I'd ask how I go about signing up for the "FO that carries my bags onto the plane" benefit, so I can be ready on time.
Thank you.
May 27, 2016, 1:20 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 1,089
May 27, 2016, 2:23 pm
#4
In memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PIT
Programs: DM life is over 2MM PM now & NW MillionAir Wyndham Rewards Plat -Hotels.com Silver -Accor Silver
Posts: 15,408
Perhaps, they should have specified lanes, like WN or UA, with one dedicated lane for Silvers, so that you could identify them easily. Then, you could choose what works best for you . . . . The strongest . . . . The prettiest . . . . etc. 
May 28, 2016, 9:32 pm
#7
In memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PIT
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May 28, 2016, 9:59 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
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And then they call you by your first name, which for those of us who are old school is disrespectful (I never address any adult with whom I don't have an acquaintance by any other means than "Mr., Mrs., Ms. or Dr.").
May 28, 2016, 10:32 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Programs: DL DM, Bonvoy LTT, HH Diam, UA Silver, USAF million miler ;)
Posts: 1,596
If you forget the instructions above they are written on the back of your DM card, along with a phone number to call and have the FO's status taken away if they fail to do so.
May 29, 2016, 8:23 am
#10
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 609
My firstname is spelled oddly, but actually phonetic; my last name is much more standard, so I almost always get the Mister treatment.
May 29, 2016, 9:43 am
#11
In memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PIT
Programs: DM life is over 2MM PM now & NW MillionAir Wyndham Rewards Plat -Hotels.com Silver -Accor Silver
Posts: 15,408
May 29, 2016, 10:44 am
#12
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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May 29, 2016, 9:01 pm
#13
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: CLE
Programs: DL GM, Hilton Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 198
What really gets under my skin is being greeted by the GA as Miss Furballs at boarding, I'm married, have been for almost 10 years, yes I look young to you but at least address me as Ms if you are to busy to notice the rings on the hand that gave you a boarding pass. Also can't understand why I must fill in a preferred salutation in my sky miles profile if it doesn't get used anywhere.
May 29, 2016, 9:27 pm
#14
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 1,089
I don't consider myself old school but I HATE this. Had a phone rep one time ask if he could call me by my first name and he seemed genuinly shocked when I said no that he should call me Mrs. Furballs.
What really gets under my skin is being greeted by the GA as Miss Furballs at boarding, I'm married, have been for almost 10 years, yes I look young to you but at least address me as Ms if you are to busy to notice the rings on the hand that gave you a boarding pass. Also can't understand why I must fill in a preferred salutation in my sky miles profile if it doesn't get used anywhere.
What really gets under my skin is being greeted by the GA as Miss Furballs at boarding, I'm married, have been for almost 10 years, yes I look young to you but at least address me as Ms if you are to busy to notice the rings on the hand that gave you a boarding pass. Also can't understand why I must fill in a preferred salutation in my sky miles profile if it doesn't get used anywhere.
(And no offense, but you definitely *do* sound "old school" to me. I actually like it when people address me by my first name... mr. Appleguru is what people call my father!)
May 29, 2016, 9:41 pm
#15
Join Date: Aug 2011
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I don't consider myself old school but I HATE this. Had a phone rep one time ask if he could call me by my first name and he seemed genuinly shocked when I said no that he should call me Mrs. Furballs.
What really gets under my skin is being greeted by the GA as Miss Furballs at boarding, I'm married, have been for almost 10 years, yes I look young to you but at least address me as Ms if you are to busy to notice the rings on the hand that gave you a boarding pass. Also can't understand why I must fill in a preferred salutation in my sky miles profile if it doesn't get used anywhere.
What really gets under my skin is being greeted by the GA as Miss Furballs at boarding, I'm married, have been for almost 10 years, yes I look young to you but at least address me as Ms if you are to busy to notice the rings on the hand that gave you a boarding pass. Also can't understand why I must fill in a preferred salutation in my sky miles profile if it doesn't get used anywhere.