I have never had a bad word to say about any of my fellow Skywards members (Seriously, you guys are awesome)
But there was one guy on my recent flight from DXB to CPH who clearly took his membership status to a whole new level. It was the most embarrassing thing I have ever seen on an EK flight, but god was it funny.

He steps in. A guy in trainers, jogging pants, a tanktop and a blazer (cause you gotta look classy, right?)
We were both in Y (which he clearly stated a couple of times was rare for him, as he usually belonged "upstairs")
I was seated 3 rows from him.

During boarding he asked a crew member 3 times why he had not been given a welcome greeting yet. "After all, I am Platinum", and he proudly showed his card (which he would do VERY often) The crew member apologized, and later on he was greeted as he had requested, and he gave a satisfied nod.

He then started to drum on the seats in front of him with two empty water bottles, while going crazy to something he was listening to on his wireless headphones. At this point I was wondering what the dude was on. He also occasionally stood up and stared at random pax, including me. I just put on my blanket and tried to pretend he was not there.

After takeoff, he called the crew again and asked for champagne for him and everyone in the same row (Well, at least he was generous). The crew member informed him of the price, and he got very offended. "But I am platinum!" He said while waving his card. But rules are rules... so he just ordered 3 glasses of champagne for himself.

With alcohol in his veins, he now decided that it was time to turn on the charm. As the flight attendant passed by, he stood up, staring at her silently, while she looked confused and uncomfortable, asking him two times "Can I help you sir?"
His reply?

"You asians have such smooth skin"

Brilliant, dude... Brilliant.

Being a professional, she wisely ignored his comment and continued on.

He then started to talk to the poor soul next to him about how he knew every crew member that worked for Emirates. The card came out of the pocket again. "You see, I am Platinum"... YOU DON'T SAY!

Luckily, he knocked himself out with all the booze, and went to sleep for a few hours before it was time to land.
You would think that he had run out of ways to make a fool out of himself, but nope.

When everyone was strapped in, and the cabin crew were preparing for landing, the guy suddenly stood up and started to stretch out in the aisle.
When told to sit down, his comment was "Its okay. I am Platinum. I fly with you all the time. I will sit down when you do". The crew told him three times to sit down... which he did... now drumming on the wall with his bottles.

The plane touched down, and in less than a few seconds the guy jumped up and began taking out his luggage.
The crew (now quite annoyed) told him to sit down.
"I am just gonna move up ahead, so I can get out with the Business Class passengers. Its okay. I am Platinum".
Before anything could be said. He stormed down the aisle, where he was stopped by the crew further ahead. That is the last I saw of him.

I don't know what this guy was on, but I hope he is not like this on all his flights

Gave me a good laugh, you having to experience it though can't have been so fun.

Sounds like an episode from Mr. Bean.. Although I'd think Mr. Atkinson would've been classier..

Awesome story! Hope he reads it here

Tanktop. Hum.
Just checked the closet. There's none.
I have to buy one tomorrow.

Haha !

That sounds a bit like my uncle , however he is sectioned under the mental health act of 2004 in the U.K. ! Thank god .....

This was an amazing read. Hilarious how someone can view themselves as such high importance based on their 'status'. Emirates should take his membership from him. The loss of revenue would probably be worth it to hear him whinge.

This belongs in the DYKWIA BA thread!

​​​​​​My first thought... but then this is way better than most of those BA stories which are followed by 30 off-topic posts each time

Poor guy, put in the wrong cabin clearly. So glad he managed to assert his privileges in such a conspicuous way.

Did he bring his giraffe?

At least he's a plat! Ha

While waiting for partner at EY F lounge entrance in AUH past the desk downstairs, a middle aged lady stood for about like 5 minutes negotiating entry.

- I usually travel in F and J, but I was unfortunate got booked in economy.

- I have been Plat/Gold with you for a number of years but now I got downgraded to Silver unfortunately.

- My gate is in T3 and it's a long walk for someone my age if I was to go to the lounge in T1.

- I asked a colleague of yours onboard and she told me I could use the F lounge if I explained my situation.

- Can't you make an exception in my case considering the circumstances?

The queue behind her stretched 8 or 9 passengers.

The lounge dragon kept a professional demeanour, courteous at all times, pointing out among many things that it is only a 3-4 minute walk from the lounge in T1 to the gate, and lastly that it is possible to purchase access to the F lounge (something that EY does not publish) for $200US only valid for 2 hours with no free spa and salon treatments.

The lady responded:
- Oh no I would rather not. I was hoping an exception could be given. I will just have to walk to the lounge in T1 I suppose but you guys should have provisions for your premium passengers in situations like this.

ahh poor Platinum card. Had a rough day in that guy's hands.

If it had rights it could probably press charges for inappropriate touching...

Sounds as if he's been holding on to his Platinum card too much and the plastic has absorbed into his body muddling this poor chaps brain a bit

S