Originally Posted by
njcommodore
Wow, when was that announced?! Unreal, another reason for people to purchase ELR in advance, locking out last minute elite bookers from the seats.
Imagine that, they would prefer to sell it than give it away.
Originally Posted by
cova
How do the FA's give it to ELR purchasers for free? Is it automatic - someone in the front programs those seats during boarding?
I doubt there is a networked link to do it automatically.
As was alluded to, you simply swipe the credit card used to purchase the ticket.