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Jul 20, 2012 | 5:39 pm

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Originally Posted by newyorkgeorge

As an AA EXP it certainly makes a difference from immediate and specialized help during irregular operations to sitting up front most of the time. Those few times I fly DL a year (with no status) its a totally different experience. I usually will by a $39 DL SC pass from the kiosk just to soften the blow (at least pre fight).

DL in Y, I have flown twice.
I load up on booze in the SC, bring oversized carry on onboard (which ends up being gate checked for free), and, when I hidden city, I give the BP to someone outside so they can use the lounge (in auto town).

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