As with
brp, I may be in the camp of status-matching, as my priorities are the following out of SJC as a LT PLT:
- PNW travel, mainly GEG/YVR
- Seat selection: much of our travel plans are last-minute, usually leaving only elite-status seats available online
- Board Room access with Admirals Club membership
- Partner elite check-in
- Priority boarding: still able to board early with a little one and gate-checked stroller, but not for long when the stroller is no longer needed.
Mostly affected for me will be elite seat selection and check-in.