Originally Posted by
northwest_buckeye
Pretty much. Never understood why people feel the need to show everyone what their status is (from FO--->DM). And it's not "in case my bag gets lost." If I can see your bag (and corresponding tags), that's because you've placed it in the overhead compartment above your head. Maybe I'll put my Marriott Rewards card, National Exec, Costco, and Kroger Plus Card on my bag (along with the receipt for the bag so everyone can see how expensive my luggage was) just to show how important I am. The ultimate DYKWIA move.
Rant over.
Edit to add: Checked luggage, I can understand people putting a tag on. However, my thought is that baggage handlers see a status tag and might be more inclined to see what goodies lie inside...
As a lowly GM I can understand why you might find it DYKWIA. However, it seems to me if DL staff is aware, then perhaps there is a possible benefit to the "display" of status level on a carryon bag. Given a choice, providing a benefit to a known DM over an unknown, one would hope that staff consider it.