david4455, they waived us through the long, long line and deposited us right in front of the screening machine. We and our belongings still got X-rayd.
ByrdluvsAWACO, all golds received black lanyards that say Alaska Airlines MVP Gold in white all around, and an I.D. holder for Christmas last year. We always wear our I.D. on our lanyards, when we fly just to make certain we have it handy at all times, and don't misplace it.