Originally Posted by Tom Williams

But last month, on a BOS-ATL flight, I didn't get the upgrade and sat in the exit row with 2 other PMs. Each of them ordered a non-alcoholic drink, then I handed the FA a coupon with a 12/31/2008 expiration date, and asked if I could get a beer with it. She said yes, and while she was getting it, looked at some sort of printout she had on the drink cart, and handed me back the coupon along with my beer. Then she proceeded to offer drinks my 2 seatmates as well, no charge, no coupon.