Originally Posted by
oliver2002
It seems AI cannot access the *A database to verify the status of the passenger, hence the entry is only allowed at the checkin desk. That said, the FFP field is most certainly mapped between all GDS.
But they could access it before. And I don't think any airline verifies status till check-in or at least T-24. Wonder if anything changed system-wise or is it just more clueless bungling leadership.