Medallion Tags - Boobish or not?
Sep 14, 2014, 8:10 am
#16
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ATL
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I have different bags that i use based on how heavy i need to pack. Some have more current status (Diamond) 1 has an old style (GOLD) when the tags were half tall. I love using that bag and turning left on 757
.I, like another poster, don't replace the tags unless they break.
One benefit i have had happen was coming through the Sky Priority security in ATL last year, there was one of the Porsche drivers looking for Diamond tags. He pulled a couple of us and took us downstairs and drove us out to our gates. He said that he was looking for Diamond tags on our luggage.
Seems there are several benefits to having tags on your bags. Of course, they are BAG TAGS and not People tags.
Sep 14, 2014, 8:15 am
#17
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
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Ditto - I keep my tags on my bags for identification and for priority handling (those silly yellow stickers always fall off). Frankly, I don't care that much what others do with their tags, but I do take some exception to people acting boobish in general.
Sep 14, 2014, 9:54 am
#19
Join Date: Jun 2005
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I use a free "this bag flew free" tag that I got a few years ago for some reason or other on my roller bag that I carry on -- It has another one or two that flag it a bit
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Sep 14, 2014, 10:01 am
#20
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I keep a FO,tag on my carry-on. We usually buy FC and its fun to go to the GA.for a question them turn and announce to Mrs. P. 'look we get to fly in FC' in front of the elites.
I put my bag in theO H bin so the FO tag can be seen as the SP flyers walk on.
So it's mostly to annoy others that didn't get a freebie.
I use the plastic tags fron DL and hotels on luggage. I cover the tag with a plastic covered paper label and attach the tag with a aircraft cable keychain so it will stay on for at least 3 flights. The underlying company isn't seen. I'm not into providing free advertising for anyone.
I put my bag in theO H bin so the FO tag can be seen as the SP flyers walk on.
So it's mostly to annoy others that didn't get a freebie.
I use the plastic tags fron DL and hotels on luggage. I cover the tag with a plastic covered paper label and attach the tag with a aircraft cable keychain so it will stay on for at least 3 flights. The underlying company isn't seen. I'm not into providing free advertising for anyone.
Sep 14, 2014, 10:10 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I've never used the prestige or status tags. I had this decision reinforced years ago at a Corporate Security for Executives training. I learned not to use flashy or high end luggage and to avoid any displays that might make me look like a lucrative target for kidnapping, robbery or theft. There are bad boys here and abroad who are very perceptive....
Sep 14, 2014, 11:45 am
#24
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Sep 14, 2014, 12:04 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 385
It is just like . . .
I have been various levels (Silver to Diamond) of Medallion over the years with periods of no status in between (past 20 years)... I don't think I have ever put any bag tags on my bags Delta has sent me (even back when they sent you the Medallion Tags embossed with your name and FF number)...
But I have always wondered why some people have to go out of their way to try and advertise their status when flying (or even when not flying).. The funniest instance I ever saw was earlier this year while I was in a smaller European City (Bologna Italy - DL doesn't even fly there!) and I got in a hotel elevator with some man and his wife and the guy is wearing one of those name tag holders like you would wear at a trade show with his Diamond Medallion card in it, around his neck! And he wasn't even in an airport.. I looked at it and said "Boy, I guess you want EVERYONE to know you are a diamond medallion, don't you? in a slightly sarcastic tone and he responded something like "Well it really saved us in CDG today..." and something about almost missing his connection if the airport personnel had not seen he was a Diamond and whisked him to the gate or something like that.. He just kind of gave off a bit of a nerdy, geeky vibe and sort of made me a bit embarrassed to be associated with this type of heavy traveler who seemed so dorky about traveling..
My thought is that anyone who believes the airline employees think you are special just because you are a Diamond,Platinum, Gold or Silver and want to flaunt it to them or other travelers is silly. Why does one need the tags or to publicly advertise it? Whenever they pull up any res of yours in the computer, they will see if you are status or when you scan your boarding pass to get on, they see it too on the machine, And the Flight Attendants probably could care less anyway. you are just another body in a seat to them, and I doubt they bother checking out everyones luggage tags. Maybe its just me, but I prefer being as nondescript as possible when traveling and these tags seem a bit silly
What do others think about these tags?
But I have always wondered why some people have to go out of their way to try and advertise their status when flying (or even when not flying).. The funniest instance I ever saw was earlier this year while I was in a smaller European City (Bologna Italy - DL doesn't even fly there!) and I got in a hotel elevator with some man and his wife and the guy is wearing one of those name tag holders like you would wear at a trade show with his Diamond Medallion card in it, around his neck! And he wasn't even in an airport.. I looked at it and said "Boy, I guess you want EVERYONE to know you are a diamond medallion, don't you? in a slightly sarcastic tone and he responded something like "Well it really saved us in CDG today..." and something about almost missing his connection if the airport personnel had not seen he was a Diamond and whisked him to the gate or something like that.. He just kind of gave off a bit of a nerdy, geeky vibe and sort of made me a bit embarrassed to be associated with this type of heavy traveler who seemed so dorky about traveling..
My thought is that anyone who believes the airline employees think you are special just because you are a Diamond,Platinum, Gold or Silver and want to flaunt it to them or other travelers is silly. Why does one need the tags or to publicly advertise it? Whenever they pull up any res of yours in the computer, they will see if you are status or when you scan your boarding pass to get on, they see it too on the machine, And the Flight Attendants probably could care less anyway. you are just another body in a seat to them, and I doubt they bother checking out everyones luggage tags. Maybe its just me, but I prefer being as nondescript as possible when traveling and these tags seem a bit silly
What do others think about these tags?
When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering." ~ Don Miguel Ruiz
Sep 14, 2014, 2:24 pm
#26
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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One time I was on a rental car shuttle back to the airport at either LAX or DTW and when exiting the bus someone noticed their tag was turned around and they made sure to flip it over so everyone knew they were a Gold or make sure the tag is flipped over with their status showing when it gets thrown in the bin which I find excessive.
An observer watching me hand over a stack of bills to a cashier might view my behavior as flaunting my wealth. But, it's just the way my brain works. Perhaps Mr. or Ms. Rental Car Shuttle simply wanted the tag right-side up.
Sep 14, 2014, 3:04 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2014
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I keep a FO,tag on my carry-on. We usually buy FC and its fun to go to the GA.for a question them turn and announce to Mrs. P. 'look we get to fly in FC' in front of the elites.
I put my bag in theO H bin so the FO tag can be seen as the SP flyers walk on.
So it's mostly to annoy others that didn't get a freebie.
I use the plastic tags fron DL and hotels on luggage. I cover the tag with a plastic covered paper label and attach the tag with a aircraft cable keychain so it will stay on for at least 3 flights. The underlying company isn't seen. I'm not into providing free advertising for anyone.
I put my bag in theO H bin so the FO tag can be seen as the SP flyers walk on.
So it's mostly to annoy others that didn't get a freebie.
I use the plastic tags fron DL and hotels on luggage. I cover the tag with a plastic covered paper label and attach the tag with a aircraft cable keychain so it will stay on for at least 3 flights. The underlying company isn't seen. I'm not into providing free advertising for anyone.
Sep 14, 2014, 3:04 pm
#28
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: ATL
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People have quirks. I have mild OCD that manifests itself in odd ways. For example, I have to have all the Presidents facing the same way in a stack of money. And, I always stack them from highest denomination to lowest.
An observer watching me hand over a stack of bills to a cashier might view my behavior as flaunting my wealth. But, it's just the way my brain works. Perhaps Mr. or Ms. Rental Car Shuttle simply wanted the tag right-side up.
An observer watching me hand over a stack of bills to a cashier might view my behavior as flaunting my wealth. But, it's just the way my brain works. Perhaps Mr. or Ms. Rental Car Shuttle simply wanted the tag right-side up.
Glad to know that I'm not the only person that does this, although I arrange them lowest to highest (1's in front).
I also agree with wanting the tag right-side up. I tend to do that a lot.
Sep 14, 2014, 3:36 pm
#29
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I do this as well, but mine is not some type of OCD, instead it comes from working in a cash business when I was much younger and wanting my cash drawer to be in neat order when I was making change or when it was counted down at the end of the night.
Sep 14, 2014, 4:09 pm
#30
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