Originally Posted by
jtrout
Another experience I have had twice now which really is irritating is where I was waiting in line to board, both times in DFW- had my BP in hand holding my suitcase. There was a platinum behind me that had the nerve to say to me "you are only a lowly silver, how did you get an upgrade when there are 30 platinums on the list" to him I responded "I did something you diddn't my friend, I paid for my ticket - - any questions"
I am so tired of all the platinums thinking they are just magically entitled and better than anyone else on the planet.
Don't feel bad as a SE. I received the same "Platinum challenge" as a Gold while waiting to board a DTW-LAX run. I did exactly the same as you - "educated" Mr. Super-frequent-flyer that you don't need an UG to ride up front, you can actually
buy FC tickets.
I felt better afterwards, but it is still annoying to think about it.
Now, I don't have anything against Plat's in general - was PE in 2003 and 2004 myself - but I have detected the occasional self-important jerk on occasion.
I imagine this is just as common everywhere else there is an upper-tiered rewards program - human nature and all.