how come I get asked to show my card at the MLL?
May 5, 2006, 5:26 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: YXU, ON Canada
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If you have status, that is going to show on your BP, regardless of what kind of fare you're travelling on. In my experience, at many MLLs, including LHR, that is accepted without question. However, YYZ been much stricter, and requires your card as well. Presumably, this is because of the higher incidence of folks trying to get in illigitimately. I've learned which places I'm likelyto need my card and which not.
May 5, 2006, 7:08 am
#18
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: YOW
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Originally Posted by ckc
I believe upgraded to Exec class on SWU/SSWUs doesn't automatically give lounge access.
Also, I've been told the field where it indicates status beside your number is travel agent editable, meaning an unscrupulous TA can put SE when you're not!
ckc
Also, I've been told the field where it indicates status beside your number is travel agent editable, meaning an unscrupulous TA can put SE when you're not!
ckc
May 5, 2006, 7:46 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2002
Programs: UA MM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Yiu
Not quite. Pass upgrades are booked in "J" class and your boarding pass will show as 'Executive Class' and no cert is required but a flight pass does not get you access to the MLL; it's your status that gets you access when you're flying on a flight pass whether in Y or J.
And something I noticed, the agent is happier when I show the LH SEN or SQ card, but not UA 1K card.
Thanks!
May 5, 2006, 7:51 am
#20
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Originally Posted by ogmios
If you upgraded with a SSWU, you are most certainly allowed into the MLL.
May 5, 2006, 9:49 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Posts: 235
Amex AeroplanPlus Plat Card
I've always had to show the card together with my boarding pass.
I have heard that they now SWIPE the card.
Is this true?
Has anyone had their AeroplanPlus Card SWIPED upon entering MLL?
cheers,
I have heard that they now SWIPE the card.
Is this true?
Has anyone had their AeroplanPlus Card SWIPED upon entering MLL?
cheers,
May 5, 2006, 11:21 am
#22
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Originally Posted by WindBeneathMyWings
I've always had to show the card together with my boarding pass.
I have heard that they now SWIPE the card.
Is this true?
Has anyone had their AeroplanPlus Card SWIPED upon entering MLL?
cheers,
I have heard that they now SWIPE the card.
Is this true?
Has anyone had their AeroplanPlus Card SWIPED upon entering MLL?
cheers,
by the MLL personnel.
May 6, 2006, 12:40 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AP (peon level)
Posts: 463
Not true with Star Alliance??
Originally Posted by blue2002
People with J tickets can get in on the basis of their fare. Those may have been the ones ahead of you. If you were travelling on an upgrade, the agent was right to ask for your card. If you were travelling on a J-ticket... next time point it out to the agent.
Is this true?
May 6, 2006, 1:06 pm
#24
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect
I am only a peasant level AP member, but I occasionally travel on a paid executive ticket. I was flying to ORD once on UA in first class but when showed my boarding pass to the MLL desk, was told I wasn't allowed in.
Is this true?
Is this true?
May 6, 2006, 1:14 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Montreal
Posts: 655
Originally Posted by Andrew Yiu
If in doubt, the agent can easily just pull up the file to verify fare type & status and it shouldn't take more than a few secs.
I find the RCCs pretty sorry in most respects, but the RCC agents' ability to do this is a real bonus over MLL.
May 6, 2006, 5:25 pm
#26
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OK, I'll buy that a BP that says "executive" is not enough to get into an MLL. But why don't the YYZ folks trust the "SE" mention on the boarding pass? When I asked, the lady said it's not reliable.
Was this just the YYZ folks doing their best to be unpleasant, or is it AC policy? And if it is, why can't they just make it reliable? Surely this would fall within their bailyliff?
Was this just the YYZ folks doing their best to be unpleasant, or is it AC policy? And if it is, why can't they just make it reliable? Surely this would fall within their bailyliff?
May 6, 2006, 7:24 pm
#27
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Originally Posted by Stranger
But why don't the YYZ folks trust the "SE" mention on the boarding pass?
May 6, 2006, 8:49 pm
#28
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Originally Posted by antirealist
Because the code printed on the BP reflects your status when you purchased the ticket, which may not necessarily be your current status, particularly in March/April.
???
Why?
What's the point? Why would they do that? Does it make any sense?
May 6, 2006, 9:21 pm
#29
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Originally Posted by Stranger
???
Why?
What's the point? Why would they do that? Does it make any sense?
Why?
What's the point? Why would they do that? Does it make any sense?
I find I am asked to produce a card at all MLLs except YVR Dom.
May 7, 2006, 3:26 am
#30
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Originally Posted by Stranger
???
Why?
What's the point? Why would they do that? Does it make any sense?
Why?
What's the point? Why would they do that? Does it make any sense?