Well, initial feedback from SAS is that they are checking to see what's current :rolleyes: Not good...

True for some areas, but going to the US I always ask for the tags. Here it's actually taken more seriously

Ok, so no more priority tags for EBGs? So what the hell is the meaning of "priority bag" - and why is it listed as an official benefit for EBGs? (http://www.flysas.com/en/EuroBonus/L..._Gold_members/)

Wow. Just when you think SK has reached the pinnacle, they manage to surpass themselves with this kind of crap. It's not that I think priority tags are oh-so important to EBGs, it's just the way they treat their loyal customers by removing benefit after benefit and questioning the few benefits left. Wow.

I do check in for Wideroe at OSL once in a while. If registered in the booking as an EBG, or you show me an EBG card, Ill mark it priority for sure. I believe thats what WF are told to do by SAS - not that I think it makes a difference on a commuter flight to WFs destinations from OSL...

By the way, at AF-KLM check-in, I was actually asked a couple of days ago by a group of non-elites, M-travellers to put on priority tags... They were like "but we have a short connection!!" Clearly, that's not when a priority tag should be used... KLM is supposed to mark all bags for all elites - and also customers with a "VIP Corporate Agreement"...

I don't see why SAS wouldnt mark EBG's bags as priority - it doesnt cost a thing, really. :rolleyes:

Speaking of short connections, OS has a special tag for that, it says "HOT". Not sure about other airlines, but i find it ironic, that airline with most efficient (in terms of MCT) hub in Europe has such tag.

Oneworld actually has a Short Connection tag that is alliance-wide.
And this whole thing about not giving out priority tags to Golds... don´t get me started (not that I hardly ever check any bags).

Update
 

Of course all EBGs get priority tags regardless of class of travel.

Eurobonus is again updating all webpages to state the current rules in all countries. I'm sure they will give the agent that wrote these e-mails some special attention ;)

So Priority tags is still an EBG perk.

Please report back if you encounter any problems

Should we check all of their web pages for them are can they actually make sure that they would be up to date? I mean ... we should get paid for correcting their mistakes all the time.

He he, yeah I have sent a few email throughout the times to have them update things after we have had a debate... I hope the lunch at ARN DO includes Champagne :p

Why not?

Same question - if it "doesn't cost a thing", why not prioritise bags of someone who genuinely NEEDS it?

I have sometimes seen a separate tag for a short connection, also got that sometimes myself; it is labeled something like Short Connection / Rush (and if I remember correctly was neon-yellow colored). I think Priority tag doesn't give you anything guaranteed for the short connection, it just should make your luggage come out among the first ones.

That is correct. A priority tag is used to show appreciation of the travelers business. Why wouldn't such tag then be used for an EBG?! I don't get it...

Frankly, I am not sure how many airports/ground handlers who really get the priority system working. Anyways, the priority tag will show the customer that the airline tried - and that they appreciate your business. Thats the goal, I guess.

By the way, a rush tag is used for luggage being sent on another flight than the passenger, so the tag for short connection would be "hot" or "short connection" depending on the airline. :)

Well, considering the fact that they STILL has not updated the Swedish webpages regarding fast-track in LHR for EBGs I would anticipate 4-6 months prior to this is updated. :td:

If it only takes 4-6 months, we are lucky.. :rolleyes:

I flew SK last Tuesday (May 8) IAD-CPH in P-class and they did indeed put one of the orange priority tags on my bag.

It was also one of the first bags to come out of the baggage carousel once I arrived in TLL, but I think that was just coincidence.

More interesting on the IAD-CPH flight is that I had the window seat as requested when I made the reservation, and the aisle seat next to me was empty, even though the load factor in P-class looked to be above 95%. Seat blocking?