Originally Posted by
ssk1127
New to WN A-List, an still trying to figure out how to take advantage of it when traveling with wife an kids. The only benefit of A-List when traveling with my family of 4 seems to be priority check-in (when available) and priority TSA line (when available). Priority boarding is neutralized...the benefit is actually removed by having to board with the higher boarding numbers my family usually gets. I don't even get treated any nicer by WN personnel for being a frequent flyer, we just get shuffled into line like everybody else.
For those who have A-List for business travel and fly occasionally with your family - any tips on how to get value out of status to benefit the whole family?
When you earn A-List Preferred you can let them all enjoy your free wifi privileges.
I'm ALP and CP but that doesn't mean my wife gets special treatment except tagging along with free flights. I had her get TSA precheck because she can't use the flyby lane.
If you're only checking a few bags I echo a previous posters advice on sending the wife on ahead and using your status to check the bags in the priority lane.