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FLYGVA Dec 22, 2006 4:54 am

1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member?
Lufthansa Miles and More: Senator

2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades)
Lounge access

3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No)
no

4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried)
Haven't tried

magic111 Dec 22, 2006 8:39 am

1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member? 2

2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades) Flight bonuses

3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No) No

4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried) No

TommyD2 Dec 22, 2006 8:52 am

1. 2

2. upgrades

3. no

4. haven't tried


TD

greatwhitenorth Dec 22, 2006 9:16 am

1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member? 1

2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades) Lounge access, followed closely by priority luggage handling and additional luggage allowance

3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No) No

4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried) Not yet

mtparadis Dec 22, 2006 9:26 am

1. 2

2. Exit row seating - only because I'm 6'6". The second biggest benefits are: When flying internationally, bonus miles. When flying domestically, upgrades.

3. No.

4. No.

DBoy Dec 22, 2006 9:28 am

1. One, United

2. Lounge access on Int'l, followed by preferred seating

3. no

4. haven't tried

yulmichael Dec 22, 2006 11:32 am

1. One : AA PLT
2. Elite flt. bonuses
3. No
4. Haven't tried.

Michael

bkramt1 Dec 22, 2006 11:50 am

1. Seven
2. Early Boarding (followed closely by Elite bonus)
3. Yes
4. Yes

EricJay Dec 22, 2006 12:47 pm

1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member?
1

2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program?
Elite flight bonuses (Elite security lines a close second)

3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program?
No

4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program?
Haven't tried

rfrost Dec 22, 2006 12:51 pm

1. Two.

2. Depends on the program: on UA, the upgrades; on BA (where I haven't yet managed to upgrade), the lounge access.

3. Yes.

4. Yes, once. I'm about to do so again (on a different airline).

BogeyMan Dec 22, 2006 4:46 pm

1. 1

2. Reserved preferred seating (exit rows)

3. Almost (Jan 07)

4. Haven't tried

billedr Dec 22, 2006 7:32 pm

1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member? 2 - CO, AA

2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades) Upgrades

3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No) Yes - CO

4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried) Yes - AA

anaggie Dec 22, 2006 7:39 pm

1. 1-- AA
2. Early boarding, no waiting in line, and picking exit row seats
3. No...but thanks to FT .. am working on it thru churning
4. have'nt tried ..

Watchful Dec 23, 2006 5:50 am

1 - One.

2 - Upgrades (NW)

3 - No

4 - Yes

Spiff Dec 23, 2006 7:23 am


Originally Posted by lynda_insideflyer (Post 6879502)
InsideFlyer magazine is going to publish an article on elite programs in our next issue and we would like your answers to the following four questions. You can either answer here, or email [email protected]. Thank you!

1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member?

2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades)

3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No)

4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried)

5

AA EXP - International VIP upgrades

Yes

Yes


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