Brainstorming: how to subtly get the self-important uniforms to lose some sleep
Jan 6, 2020, 5:34 am
#16
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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I'd rather be asked the question by AC personnel than to have the priority line not enforced. I am not paying a business fare only to wait behind those paying many times less for the flight.
Jan 6, 2020, 6:43 am
#17
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Location: DCA
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There is no alternative unless AC starts issuing signs people may tape to their foreheads advising that they are a J passenger. If asked and one is a J passenger, one says so. How hard is that?
Jan 6, 2020, 10:10 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: YOW
Posts: 1,024
When an AC employee or self promoted line minder points out the priority line, I thank them with a smile on my face. I know I am in the right line.
Jan 6, 2020, 10:26 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
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Let's keep in mind that there is a difference in how they ask.
"Business Class?"
"Are you Business Class?"
"Priority?"
"Are you Priority?"
etc
I assume these are all fine with everyone, they are just checking.
"Excuse me sir / ma'am this line is for business class only"
"Sir / Ma'am the regular line is over there"
etc
I assume these are the ones that piss people off because they are making the assumption you don't belong.
"Business Class?"
"Are you Business Class?"
"Priority?"
"Are you Priority?"
etc
I assume these are all fine with everyone, they are just checking.
"Excuse me sir / ma'am this line is for business class only"
"Sir / Ma'am the regular line is over there"
etc
I assume these are the ones that piss people off because they are making the assumption you don't belong.
Jan 6, 2020, 10:43 am
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite. NEXUS
Posts: 4,569
I was trying to be forward looking and, er, "productive", in the style of MAD Magazines Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.