Last flight as a 1K, first flight as a platinum
On Jan. 31 I fly GRU-EWR as a 1K, and then on Feb. 2 I fly EWR-DCA as a platinum. Been 1K since 2017, so this will be a change. So I'm now speculating on my final actions as a 1K. Here are some possibilities:
1. Enjoy pre-boarding on GRU-EWR, and then board w group 1 EWR-DCA and be first to have to gate check my bag on the RJ because the GS/1Ks already have all the limited space..... and if so, will I have already removed my handle wrap (prob 2019 vintage, the new ones are in a box somewhere)? Will it matter?
2. Experience IRROPS on GRU-EWR that pushes departure until after midnight, which I think means I would then lose pre-boarding anyways since it would then be Feb. 1, yes? In that case, as a platinum, will I suffer the indignity of having to identify my first AND second meal choice (if my upgrade clears and said choices surpass 'chicken' and 'pasta')?
3. Still in Y in GRU-EWR with PlusPoints applied... it could become my final +P Polaris upgrade... or my final +P PremiumPlus upgrade... or my final +P dying on the waitlist...
4. Will I miss the takeoff box and a drink on EWR-DCA? I don't know...
It's a wild world out there! What did I miss?