Originally Posted by
stimpy
But that is why they scan the BP, so it can correlate with the database which has your current status. Right? You obviously don't get elite bonus miles credit when you aren't elite, so there is a database somewhere which knows your current true status, right? Isn't that what they query when they scan the BP?
Afraid it is not on the current system. There is a new checkin system being developed which will, the current one is near the end of its life expectancy. It is still possible to have an expired card entered onto the system and shown on the boarding pass, miles will not credit etc but without checks it could gain you lounge access etc. We know it is a pain and hopefully it will be resolved with the new system.