Get ready to pay for the exit row
Mar 10, 2006, 9:02 am
#16
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Another elite here who can select P seats during purchase and can select E seats when logging into NWA in the res section. Wonder where this is published or is this just rumor?
Mar 10, 2006, 10:19 am
#17
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I am not totally against airlines charging for "choice" seats. I don't like it, but I can accept it.
However, I disagree with their reasoning that the exit row is a choice seat. Yes, in room and comfort it is, no question. That's my preferred seat. But when I am sitting there, I consider myself on the airline's payroll. I have checked my little contract stating I am going to help out in case of emergency. I've listened to the flight instructors explain it to me, and then verbally agreed once again to help out if needed.
I don't think I should have to pay extra for that.
However, I disagree with their reasoning that the exit row is a choice seat. Yes, in room and comfort it is, no question. That's my preferred seat. But when I am sitting there, I consider myself on the airline's payroll. I have checked my little contract stating I am going to help out in case of emergency. I've listened to the flight instructors explain it to me, and then verbally agreed once again to help out if needed.
I don't think I should have to pay extra for that.
Mar 10, 2006, 10:35 am
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I smell a stinking rotten troll...
Or is that another "enhancement" from the NWA braintrust? I'm still not sure, but I say troll.
Or is that another "enhancement" from the NWA braintrust? I'm still not sure, but I say troll.
Mar 10, 2006, 11:03 am
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I suppose they will give a small refund to the people sitting in the middle seats then 
Mar 10, 2006, 11:28 am
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There are some who will pay the 15 bucks for more comfort. The exit row seat will not be available at that point to the elite. This is yet another blow to the elite program. It's a small one, but another straw to pile on. That pile of straw is getting higher and higher.
Bean counters should not be allowed to run companies. They are good for counting beans, however.
Bean counters should not be allowed to run companies. They are good for counting beans, however.
Mar 10, 2006, 11:49 am
#21
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What would be the whole reason for being a Silver Elite if they start charging elites. Not being able to get FC is no big deal to me. The fact that I could get Exit Rows, made flying domestically, and flying NWA all the time, all worth while....If they do this there is really no benefit to me. I was glad Spirit started a FF program, now I am elated. As most of my business trips are to South Fla, if NWA does this its on to Spirit for me.
Mar 10, 2006, 11:59 am
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With nothing announced and just rumors being circulated (from often questionable sources) why are we even discussing this?!?!
Let wait for the facts and deal with them in a reasonable fashion.
Let wait for the facts and deal with them in a reasonable fashion.
Last edited by fromYXU; Mar 12, 2006 at 10:40 am
Mar 10, 2006, 12:03 pm
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Originally Posted by attheairport
New Enhancement!?
Pay for exit row and other CHOICE seats at 15.00 per seg OLCI and Kiosk only and by CC only.
If you pay and are upgraded later...no refund
Effective 14Mar
Pay for exit row and other CHOICE seats at 15.00 per seg OLCI and Kiosk only and by CC only.
If you pay and are upgraded later...no refund
Effective 14Mar
-Vincent
Mar 10, 2006, 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by attheairport
New Enhancement!?
Pay for exit row and other CHOICE seats at 15.00 per seg OLCI and Kiosk only and by CC only.
If you pay and are upgraded later...no refund
Effective 14Mar
Pay for exit row and other CHOICE seats at 15.00 per seg OLCI and Kiosk only and by CC only.
If you pay and are upgraded later...no refund
Effective 14Mar
Mar 10, 2006, 12:15 pm
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I hope it is just a rumor. If it turns out to be true, here's another one who will switch loyalties. Access to preferred seating is too big of a benefit to surrender.
Originally Posted by 1Banker
Exactly where is this on the NW website? They still list preferred seating for elites under benefits
Mar 10, 2006, 12:48 pm
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Originally Posted by scophreak
Doesn't seem to be much corroboration of this policy yet, however those that have reported success in booking exit rows should read the OP a little more closely. I suppose we'll see when the effective date rolls around.
tom
Mar 10, 2006, 1:06 pm
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Could still move around exit row seats today.
Can we get something official as to where he got this notice / info?
Can we get something official as to where he got this notice / info?
Originally Posted by mot29
I saw the March 14 date, but I also saw DJMeatBall's post indicating difficulties in selecting exit rows. Just wanted to point out that I hadn't had those difficulties -- and let the nwa management lurkers know that this would make me very unhappy.
tom
tom
Mar 10, 2006, 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by GWave120
I smell a stinking rotten troll...
Or is that another "enhancement" from the NWA braintrust? I'm still not sure, but I say troll.
Or is that another "enhancement" from the NWA braintrust? I'm still not sure, but I say troll.
Mar 10, 2006, 2:44 pm
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I'm also going to throw up the red flag for a troll here.
Booked some award tix last night, got exits the whole way on the coach segments.
Booked some award tix last night, got exits the whole way on the coach segments.
Mar 10, 2006, 2:47 pm
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I hope it's just a rumor that stays a rumor. In my anecdotal experience, I was just passing the troubles I've recently run into, thinking they might be closely related to this rumor.
The WorldClub agent trying to select the seats for Mrs. Meatball and I came up with a B.S. excuse for the non-selectable exit & front coach row seats -- "maybe they are blocked for weight balance reasons".
March 14th is just a few days away. Guess we'll find out soon enough!
The WorldClub agent trying to select the seats for Mrs. Meatball and I came up with a B.S. excuse for the non-selectable exit & front coach row seats -- "maybe they are blocked for weight balance reasons".
March 14th is just a few days away. Guess we'll find out soon enough!