Originally Posted by
craz
My pt is all the benefits that are extended to a Plat are for the Plat member and those who maybe traveling with them. If the Plat member isnt traveling then Id expect those traveling to be handled simply like reg Joes/Janes
I think the confusion is that when a Platinum elite redeems miles out of his/her account for non-elite travelers, the
reservation and ticketing process is treated as if the non-elite traveler has the status of the account from which the miles are withdrawn. So close-in booking fees, award redeposit/change fees, fare class restrictions on domestic mileage upgrades, etc. are all subject to Platinum (or whatever level) rules.
When the non-elite traveler is actually
traveling, it seems the Platinum benefits, such as elite access priority boarding, waived baggage fees, etc., no longer apply.