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Old May 7, 2006, 9:31 am
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GetAA81Back2ARN
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: AA EXP (2MM), SAS EBG
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Is it really worth being EBG?

A bit of ranting regarding upgrades procedures and op-ups.

Last week two colleagues flew ATL-EWR-ARN. They couldn't check in on the EWR-ARN segment in ATL so they needed to do that in EWR. Due to delays in ATL they landed late at EWR and needed to run to the check-in desk. They didn't get seat assignments (just GATE printed on the boarding pass) at check-in. The only thing the check-in staff said was that they wouldn't be able to sit together.

One person is EBS and he travelled on a Q fare. The other person is M&M basic member travelling on a V fare (I think based on the price). Nothing special, in other words.

At the gate the boarding was almost ready and they needed to wait a few minutes for the seat assignment.

The EBS passenger got a seat in C and the other passenger got a seat in Y. Nice for them but also a nice kick in the face for EBG-members on the plane.

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