Thanks for the responses, but I think you may have misunderstood what I was talking about. There are NO extra stickers on the bag. I am simply talking about the standard white and black claim tag they attach to each bag. Right above the destination (MKE) it says "FIRST CLASS." This is a standard tag that MUST be on the bag if it is checked, regardless of class of travel or elite status. It is not something I can ask them not to put on. Nothing about it says "elite" or anything. Which is why I'm curious about that particular labeling - does it actually mean anything? Thanks for any clarification you can provide.