Co*
May 18, 2005 | 2:04 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Dilligaf
Posts: 474
Originally Posted by cerealmarketer
Actually, the manifest has a section that lists CO Stars seated in the Main (not First) cabin, and also has language to the effect that "CO STAR IS AN INTERNAL TERM FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY NOT INTENDED FOR PASSENGERS"
May 18, 2005 | 4:50 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Sliver, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 76
Originally Posted by AusEXP
If you are in an airport where they scan the boarding passes, when they scan your pass the Co* will pop up in a window on the ticket scanner's screen.
There's a delay from when they scan and when it pops up, but if you can linger you can see it.
There's a delay from when they scan and when it pops up, but if you can linger you can see it.
Yep, that is how I found out I was one. No change in service though...
May 18, 2005 | 10:24 pm
#18
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: new york, ny, usa
Posts: 13,536
Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
I think that Yanks will be along shortly to help you out. 
oh...what is "CO*"? i couldn't tell that from the Topic title.
May 19, 2005 | 9:58 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA EXP/2M Miles, Starwood Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver
Posts: 87
Originally Posted by FqtFlyer
Yep, that is how I found out I was one. No change in service though...
The only change I've noticed is when I check in at the ticket counter. I go through the usual scene where the Ticket agent looks directly at me in line, says "First Class?", looks around me, "FIRST Class?" (are you absolutely sure you're not a lowly coach person trying to get in MY line?)
Then, once through that, she enters my name in the computer and the skepticism is erased with a tentative smile and the use of my name. I keep hoping I'll get a big Homer Simpson "DOH", but not yet
Seriously, business travelers do occassionally fly in casual clothing. Stop making assumptions!
At the gate, I'm usually 1/4 down the jetway before the thing beeps and shows them the Co* thing.
May 19, 2005 | 10:02 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, *wood PLT (ambassador service) and more
Posts: 280
I just wish I could fly enough to earn CO Plat and CO*
Hey AusEXP - any chance you need another employee to travel with you?
Corey
Hey AusEXP - any chance you need another employee to travel with you?
Corey
May 20, 2005 | 7:54 am
#21
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: CLE
Posts: 9,816
Originally Posted by AusEXP
Seriously, business travelers do occassionally fly in casual clothing. Stop making assumptions!
May 20, 2005 | 11:31 am
#22
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: EWR (Wayne Township, NJ) and PHX
Programs: CO OnePass Plat and SPG - Plat, Marriott Plat (don't use -it's a comp), AmericaWest CP
Posts: 4,810
Originally Posted by mywifeisincoach
This is very funny, considering most FAs haven't a clue what "flyertalk.com" is anyway.
I know most will not believe me, but FAs have not been hiding "the manifest" because of the above mentioned program, let alone flyetalk.com.
I know most will not believe me, but FAs have not been hiding "the manifest" because of the above mentioned program, let alone flyetalk.com.
-Vincent
Sep 5, 2005 | 2:47 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: IAH
Programs: OnePass (Plat), SPG (Plat), Marriott (Plat)
Posts: 28
Originally Posted by FqtFlyer
Yep, that is how I found out I was one. No change in service though...
Sep 5, 2005 | 3:30 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: EWR-N.Haledon NJ
Programs: CO Platinum
Posts: 1,136
Any CO*s care to share the type of itins and fare classes that earns them this distinction?
Sep 5, 2005 | 6:32 pm
#25
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: IAH
Programs: OnePass (Plat), SPG (Plat), Marriott (Plat)
Posts: 28
Originally Posted by Russell745
Any CO*s care to share the type of itins and fare classes that earns them this distinction?
Would love to know what the purpose of identifying "Continental Stars" is. There must be a purpose, but I haven't witnessed a benefit.
Sep 7, 2005 | 4:31 pm
#26
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: CO Platinum, AA Gold, UA Premier, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Silver
Posts: 266
I looked at the first class manifest once and saw a CO * next to my name. I asked the FA what it meant, and she replied in a great Texas drawl, "We're supposed to be extra-special-nice to y'all!" I asked her how I got the star, and she replied with a wink, "You make us lots of money. And we like that."
Sep 7, 2005 | 4:59 pm
#27
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 661
Originally Posted by flyingpharmd
I looked at the first class manifest once and saw a CO * next to my name. I asked the FA what it meant, and she replied in a great Texas drawl, "We're supposed to be extra-special-nice to y'all!" I asked her how I got the star, and she replied with a wink, "You make us lots of money. And we like that."
Sep 7, 2005 | 5:02 pm
#28
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 661
Originally Posted by RyanTX
but I haven't witnessed a benefit.
Sep 8, 2005 | 10:19 am
#29
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, Tx, USA
Posts: 229
Originally Posted by flyingpharmd
"You make us lots of money. And we like that."
One night as I sprinted to make my 757-300 connection IAH to AUS I sat in my middle bulkhead coach seat. Somehow the topic of CO* came up with the flight attendant as boarding was wrapping up.
Another passenger asked "so what are CO stars?"
Flight attendant: "They are the people that actually bought the airplane we're flying on
Sep 8, 2005 | 3:22 pm
#30
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: IAH
Programs: OnePass (Plat), SPG (Plat), Marriott (Plat)
Posts: 28
Originally Posted by Enhanced in Austin
One night as I sprinted to make my 757-300 connection IAH to AUS I sat in my middle bulkhead coach seat. Somehow the topic of CO* came up with the flight attendant as boarding was wrapping up.
Another passenger asked "so what are CO stars?"
Flight attendant: "They are the people that actually bought the airplane we're flying on
Another passenger asked "so what are CO stars?"
Flight attendant: "They are the people that actually bought the airplane we're flying on