being at the top of the standby list is one of the top benefits of platinum for me. by making me pay $100 for standy, i have lost one of my biggest perks.

yeah, i love first class. but, i don't mind exit row seating.

but, when i vacation, i love the flexibility of being able to change my plans. and, i'm more willing to go standby knowing i will be at the top of the list.

the $100 fee makes the elite status virtually irrelevant.

[This message has been edited by fly co to see the yanks (edited 09-16-2002).]