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Old Dec 28, 2016 | 5:19 pm
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Originally Posted by bocastephen
The bottom line is these benefits are intended for the customer who earned their status. If you're going to share a pack of M&Ms (really a strawman stretch) with a family member, is that really a big deal? I would concede not, and I would probably concede giving your snack item to a family member traveling with you is not the end of the world either, although it does not follow the intent of the benefit as outlined by UAInsider who specifically stated for who the benefit was intended....however, to deliberately order a snack box item or beverage for the sole purpose of giving it to a total stranger is really inappropriate.
It's fine if that's your opinion, but to say that is the official policy of UA is way over-reaching.
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