How to comfort a loved one losing status?
Feb 1, 2020, 5:16 pm
#61
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Unfortunately more bad news for the OP's SO, the fall from grace couldn't have come at a worse time, as FT explorers and scientists have recently discovered the existence of "deep coach", which, according to the early scientific reports from the field, "...unlike other parts of the plane, Deep Coach has no escape: Once you are stuck in, you are in for the ride."
https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/t...-avoid-it.html
Get out of there, girl!!
https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/t...-avoid-it.html
Get out of there, girl!!
Ironic how just down the page is an article on the new premium lounge in Dubai. 189 degree turn from "deep coach".
Feb 1, 2020, 6:45 pm
#63
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Someone's sarcasm meter isn't working today.
Feb 1, 2020, 8:03 pm
#64
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Is there a 12-step program for losing status (or even flying as a no-status pax on one airline when you have status with a different airline)? Maybe there should be.
Feb 2, 2020, 9:27 am
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Feb 2, 2020, 10:18 am
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(I recently did this!)
Feb 27, 2020, 4:52 am
#68
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I think you should sit her down and explain to her that she now has peasant status with AA and her travel life won't be the same. She won't be on the upgrade list any more, will pay for her bag, won't even get preferred seats, and board with group 7, unless she pays extra. Then tell her that you are sorry that this happened to her, and ask her what she is going to do, does she have a plan, and if she is gonna be okay. 
Had no idea such a low social level existed. That's on a Eagle CRJ. Seriously ? On a 80 seat plane ? Crual.
Feb 27, 2020, 7:37 am
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Look at the plus side. Less time sitting in an airplane seat.
Feb 27, 2020, 8:47 am
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It turns out those who lost status are the lucky ones. I am regretting the money I spend on an MR to keep it, and now with COVID-19 I won't be flying much this year, if at all, what a waste of money...
Last edited by nk15; Feb 27, 2020 at 10:48 am
Feb 27, 2020, 9:14 am
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I'm so glad to hear she made it through her ordeal. I've heard of seats past the curtain but didn't know that one could actually survive the madness. Fortunately she is in Vegas so she can drink away the memories of what surely was a grueling trip akin to the wagon trains of our settlers. I hope she kept her former status a secret as those in group 9 have been known to quickly turn hostile to the fallen!
Feb 27, 2020, 12:49 pm
#73
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I'd say this unless you are a CK or at least a mid level spend EXP prepare to sit in the back, a lot. I'm a mid spend PP with 3 flights on Saturday, including one in the evening, and right now it doesn't look like I will be sitting up front on any of them. It's coming down to if you really want F and not in one of the aforementioned groups, pay for F.
Feb 27, 2020, 8:37 pm
#74
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As an EXP I am #6 on the UG list LAX-PHX (revenue fare) for 0 seats today!!!!
Just a purely hypothetical question - would killing 5 people to ensure an upgrade be considered an act of terrorism or the free market at work?
Feb 28, 2020, 4:48 am
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Interesting idea but likely frowned upon by AA and may actually be prohibited in the T&Cs.
Last edited by apeortdz; Feb 28, 2020 at 10:58 am