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Old Jan 5, 2004, 11:32 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by hsmythe:
You mentioned that you utilized the First Class/Elite security checkpoint entrance at DEN. What were the qualifications required to use this entrance:

- a FC ticket, even if upgraded, vs purchased ?

- flash an elite status card; presumably UA would qualify, but what about AS MVP or MVP Gold ?
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Good question. A sign posted at the entrance to the "Express Line" authorized various levels of United elite flyers, but didn't indicate any other airlines that I recall. I proceeded anyway and presented my boarding pass showing a First Class seat on Alaska's flight up to Seattle. I was surprised when the agent working the line indicated that he needed to see something indicating my elite status, i.e. simply traveling in First was not enough. Good thing I had my MVP Gold card!

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