Originally Posted by
daviator
Also a bit odd, they seem to be sending Premier Mileage Plus members to different check-in lines than folks who are traveling in First or Business (Polaris) class? Does that mean you get a different level of check-in service if you're upgraded (or bought a premium-class ticket) vs. merely a status-holder?
Basically, there are three types of Elite check in; GS, 1K on any flight in any cabin plus Polaris pax, and one for all other elites and non-Polaris F or J. Nowadays it seems that kiosk is the way to go for non-GS and in some cases 1K or Polaris.