Silver Elite Finally!
Dec 16, 2002 | 6:25 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 5
Silver Elite Finally!
I just hit Silver elite and was wondering what kind of new perks I can look forward to?
Dec 16, 2002 | 6:43 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Southwest Desert, under a rock, watch out! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<" You can get there, but it's gonna cost you!
Programs: Previously NonePass, now UA 1K (*Enhanced*)
Posts: 4,248
Watch your mailbox for the 2003 Elite Credentials package and it's cool blue Silver Elite card! 
Dec 16, 2002 | 6:45 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,278
Welcome to FT, klamb!
And welcome to being barely a knotch about grunt. You can expect:
- Preboarding priviledges: after FC, Plat, Gold, but just before the grunts.
- Comp upgrades to FC: if you fly on non-hub routes on Tuesdays during lent.
- Bonus miles per trip.
- Luggage tags: which seem to help on occasion getting your suitcase first.
- An offer for the President's club. Look closely at it as it may include a one-time pass for free booze.
- An increased chance of using your miles.
- Slightly reduced fees for last minute award flight changes.
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On the road, In the air,
I enjoy travel, From here to there.
And welcome to being barely a knotch about grunt. You can expect:
- Preboarding priviledges: after FC, Plat, Gold, but just before the grunts.
- Comp upgrades to FC: if you fly on non-hub routes on Tuesdays during lent.
- Bonus miles per trip.
- Luggage tags: which seem to help on occasion getting your suitcase first.
- An offer for the President's club. Look closely at it as it may include a one-time pass for free booze.
- An increased chance of using your miles.
- Slightly reduced fees for last minute award flight changes.
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On the road, In the air,
I enjoy travel, From here to there.
Dec 16, 2002 | 8:52 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: Choice Plat, Marriott Lifetime Gold, National Exec Elite, Spirit Gold
Posts: 3,135
Dec 16, 2002 | 9:22 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: NYC
Posts: 622
See this trip report for a typical experience:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum81/HTML/003307.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum81/HTML/003307.html
Dec 16, 2002 | 11:24 am
#6
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NY
Posts: 7,582
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ontheroad:
Welcome to FT, klamb!
And welcome to being barely a knotch about grunt. You can expect:
- Preboarding priviledges: after FC, Plat, Gold, but just before the grunts.
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Welcome to FT, klamb!
And welcome to being barely a knotch about grunt. You can expect:
- Preboarding priviledges: after FC, Plat, Gold, but just before the grunts.
[snip]
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I only fly CO domestically, but have never seen preboard in order of elite level. Is this ever the case?
Dec 16, 2002 | 11:33 am
#7
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NY, NY, USA
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, UA*S, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 2,001
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JeremyZ:
I realize that some of this post was *intended* to be funny, but I think you're serious about this line.
I only fly CO domestically, but have never seen preboard in order of elite level. Is this ever the case?</font>
I realize that some of this post was *intended* to be funny, but I think you're serious about this line.
I only fly CO domestically, but have never seen preboard in order of elite level. Is this ever the case?</font>
She wasn't kidding either based on my cursory inventory of Priority tags.
Also, speaking of Priority tags, LGA (or maybe the baggage handlers in IAH who load the bags) seems to be very good at getting Priority bags out first. In the many times I've flown into LGA from IAH, my bags have been among the first handful out on the carousel.
I'm not sure how consistent this is with other peoples' experiences, however.
Dec 16, 2002 | 11:49 am
#8
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,245
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RChavez:
Also, speaking of Priority tags, LGA (or maybe the baggage handlers in IAH who load the bags) seems to be very good at getting Priority bags out first. In the many times I've flown into LGA from IAH, my bags have been among the first handful out on the carousel.
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Also, speaking of Priority tags, LGA (or maybe the baggage handlers in IAH who load the bags) seems to be very good at getting Priority bags out first. In the many times I've flown into LGA from IAH, my bags have been among the first handful out on the carousel.
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