Priority bag Tags
Jun 12, 2007 | 12:32 am
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Priority bag Tags
I was waiting for a flight from MCI to IAH that was delayed earlier and I just so happened to come across an 'unattented" stack of priority luggage tags. long story short, I took them because they were not even at the CO desk. What should I do with them? Any money to be made? i've got at least 100
Jun 12, 2007 | 2:54 am
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There's not much to be done with them, as they are put onto the use-once bag tags by the agent at checkin time. From that point on you won't see your bag until it is returned to you. Why not return them to CO? They have far more use for them than you do.
Jun 12, 2007 | 8:46 am
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I was waiting for a flight from MCI to IAH that was delayed earlier and I just so happened to come across an 'unattented" stack of priority luggage tags. long story short, I took them because they were not even at the CO desk. What should I do with them? Any money to be made? i've got at least 100
Jun 12, 2007 | 8:49 am
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Note that these tags denote on the tag itself a printed "VIP" to advise agents of elite or "elite for a day" status.
Simply placing the tags on your bag may get you preferential treatment for a trip or two, but there are watchful agents that monitor the integrity of this earned status.
I would suggest turning them in to CO.
Simply placing the tags on your bag may get you preferential treatment for a trip or two, but there are watchful agents that monitor the integrity of this earned status.
I would suggest turning them in to CO.
Last edited by JetSet78; Jun 12, 2007 at 9:01 am
Jun 12, 2007 | 9:30 am
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But you really can't put these onto your bag yourself. CO agents put the tags on and (when appropriate) slip the priority card in. At most airports you have no access to your bag from then until it appears at your destination. Even if you do have access, undoing the glue to slip the tag in is an invitation to its falling completely off. Would you like to take a chance of the tag coming off in exchange for priority handling? I wouldn't.
Jun 12, 2007 | 9:40 am
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I feel like an issue like this could undue the integrity of this message board. Just return them, I doubt you would have any real use for them as mentioned above.
Jun 12, 2007 | 9:42 am
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Should have stolen a blue carpet instead. At least that's worth something. 
Jun 12, 2007 | 9:47 am
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I would say just recycle them and move on with life.
Jun 12, 2007 | 9:57 am
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Jun 12, 2007 | 10:03 am
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I was waiting for a flight from MCI to IAH that was delayed earlier and I just so happened to come across an 'unattented" stack of priority luggage tags. long story short, I took them because they were not even at the CO desk. What should I do with them? Any money to be made? i've got at least 100
Jun 12, 2007 | 10:37 am
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Worst thread!
Jun 12, 2007 | 10:43 am
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I was putting my bags under the seat in the cockpit the other day and noticed an entire pack of Continental Airlines Cocktail Napkins just lying there on the jumpseat.
What a missed opportunity.......
What a missed opportunity.......
Jun 12, 2007 | 11:01 am
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This whole thread reminds me of the cool Cisco IP phones they used to have at the Presidents Clubs...that they had to remove when people started stealing them. Just remember that ultimately the passenger pays when someone takes advantage of the airline.