Merry -- thanks for the explaination about those of us (like myself) who were considering trying to ASK for elite on antoher airline. I have a feeling like Beckles noted that some airlines "flag" those elite flyers who earned it and those who comped their way in.

And on An OMNI related suggestion: PLEASE DON"T FIGHT ANYMORE. I KNOW THAT SUGGESTION SOUNDS CHILDISH BUT LETS ALL TRY TO BE FRIENDS, OK? THANKS! CATMAN