Originally Posted by
foolonthehill
Obviously the most important reason for Gold is to get your hands on those special luggage tags. Helps to remind everyone that you're just that little bit more important......
Or for the subtle natured GCH, the once in a blue moon occasion when dealing with a Silver DYKWIA who pushes his luck in the priority line by having the ability to quip "yeah, and I'm a gold". Kids these days with their boarding groups will never know the pleasure.