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elitefreak Oct 24, 2009 4:22 pm
1 Plat + 3 non-elite on same PNR - need to split for EUA?
 
Just read the sticky on this topic but it only covers cases where two pax of different Elite status are on the same PNR. Do I need to split myself (Plat) out from family (non-Plat) for my EUA to (hopefully) process? EWR - MCO Nov 4

Centurion Oct 24, 2009 4:26 pm
yes split your pnr

aacharya Oct 24, 2009 4:50 pm
Originally Posted by elitefreak (Post 12703079)
Just read the sticky on this topic but it only covers cases where two pax of different Elite status are on the same PNR. Do I need to split myself (Plat) out from family (non-Plat) for my EUA to (hopefully) process? EWR - MCO Nov 4
Yes, you must split the PNR, as the previous poster mentioned. But be sure to mention GG 1ST BAG and GG 2ND BAG if the check-in agents wish to charge your friends for checking bags. All of your friends should get bags checked.

I would also split off one PAX on another PNR, so that he/she can be added to the companion list at the airport. To do this at the airport, the check-in agent will also need to do this, but you'll lose valuable time.

elitefreak Oct 25, 2009 10:43 am
Originally Posted by aacharya (Post 12703170)
Yes, you must split the PNR, as the previous poster mentioned. But be sure to mention GG 1ST BAG and GG 2ND BAG if the check-in agents wish to charge your friends for checking bags. All of your friends should get bags checked.

I would also split off one PAX on another PNR, so that he/she can be added to the companion list at the airport. To do this at the airport, the check-in agent will also need to do this, but you'll lose valuable time.
So let me get this right:

1. I am Plat with 3 family members. If I split myself off, how many checked free bags are we entitled to? And I have to mention GG codes? What is GG IST BAG vs GG 2ND BAG?

2. Why does it help the companion u/g to split into another (3rd PNR)? That I don't understand.

Thanks.

sbm12 Oct 25, 2009 11:17 am
Originally Posted by elitefreak (Post 12705882)
1. I am Plat with 3 family members. If I split myself off, how many checked free bags are we entitled to? And I have to mention GG codes? What is GG IST BAG vs GG 2ND BAG?
As long as they were all booked on the same PNR with the elite member you are entitled to 2 bags each, even after the split. I'm having a bit of trouble finding the exact GG code that covers this right now. Sorry.

Originally Posted by elitefreak (Post 12705882)
2. Why does it help the companion u/g to split into another (3rd PNR)? That I don't understand.
It saves about 15 seconds at the counter while performing the waitlisting of the companion. I wouldn't do it as it does raise greater potential for checked bag issues as they will no longer be on the main PNR that has the free bags associated with it.

Oh, and the FAQ post does specifically address the issue of non-elites in a reservation and what will happen with the EUA process. ;)

aacharya Oct 25, 2009 11:38 am
Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12706017)
As long as they were all booked on the same PNR with the elite member you are entitled to 2 bags each, even after the split. I'm having a bit of trouble finding the exact GG code that covers this right now. Sorry.

It saves about 15 seconds at the counter while performing the waitlisting of the companion. I wouldn't do it as it does raise greater potential for checked bag issues as they will no longer be on the main PNR that has the free bags associated with it.

Oh, and the FAQ post does specifically address the issue of non-elites in a reservation and what will happen with the EUA process. ;)
From personal experience, the counter personnel, especially the non-CO temps at EWR, take much longer to do this than "15 seconds". This is even in the Elite check-in. Some can't do it at all, and then you're waiting for another person. But I agree with sbm12 in that it has a greater potential for confusion. Then again, as a CO Gold/Plat, you could check in three bags all on your own anyways.


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