I don't agree, Doc. My reasoning is simple:

Taken in the aggregate, a frequent flyer will contribute much, much more in the form of this new tax on an annual basis than an infrequent, non-elite.

So the elite flyer is entitled to special treatment.

On a pure macro-economic basis, it makes sense to expedite frequent (elite) travellers who are mostly travelling on business. They are conducting commerce, making a living, as opposed to the leisure infrequent travellers who are visiting family and friends and who can afford an extra wait.