A-list preferred benefit suggestion
May 8, 2023, 5:27 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
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Any elite bump would have to be seen as "industry-leading" not copycat. Southwest fires off rockets when one 737 gets power ports. It charms bloggers. All serving military are exempted from a two-bag limit and get a 100-pound bag allowance. "Our Mission is to Support Yours" polishes laurels, not risk.
Nothing preempts new status perks. They just need to be novel.
Nothing preempts new status perks. They just need to be novel.
May 8, 2023, 9:10 pm
#17
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Any elite bump would have to be seen as "industry-leading" not copycat. Southwest fires off rockets when one 737 gets power ports. It charms bloggers. All serving military are exempted from a two-bag limit and get a 100-pound bag allowance. "Our Mission is to Support Yours" polishes laurels, not risk.
Nothing preempts new status perks. They just need to be novel.
Nothing preempts new status perks. They just need to be novel.
May 9, 2023, 1:44 am
#18
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,739
is not a good argument.
May 9, 2023, 8:02 am
#19
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 42
I've got my status match to Southwest A list
What's your typical Boarding Priority as an A list member?
With an A list, do you have to do 24 hours on the clock online check-in to get the Group A1 - 15 or the system auto generated for you?
Thanks
What's your typical Boarding Priority as an A list member?
With an A list, do you have to do 24 hours on the clock online check-in to get the Group A1 - 15 or the system auto generated for you?
Thanks
May 9, 2023, 8:14 am
#20
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As an A list, they assign your boarding number 36 hours before flight for you. You will normally bet some sort of A boarding, though even B is possible, but very rare.
You will NEVER get A1-a15 unless you pay extra for it. If you want to get A1-a15, you can pay for it at T-24 - if there are any left.
Last edited by NoStressHere; May 10, 2023 at 1:21 am
May 9, 2023, 11:10 pm
#21
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Having 3x70 allowance on UA has come in handy several times.
May 12, 2023, 8:21 am
#23
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May 24, 2023, 12:35 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2004
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I agree that 50 lbs is low. I use a hard shell case which is heavy when empty, much less filled, but I manage to get to 49lbs with little effort. 70 would be ideal.
What I would like to see is for them to recognize the A-List Preferred tier by having a "elite handling". Meaning the elite bags are segregated and get on the baggage belt first. United has done it for years and was alwasy a great perk when you're on the run. A simple tag is all they would need. And likely could easily be implemented on the ramp with minimal training.
What I would like to see is for them to recognize the A-List Preferred tier by having a "elite handling". Meaning the elite bags are segregated and get on the baggage belt first. United has done it for years and was alwasy a great perk when you're on the run. A simple tag is all they would need. And likely could easily be implemented on the ramp with minimal training.
May 29, 2023, 1:37 pm
#25
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I think this would be smart actually. I've never checked a bag too close to 50 before (closest I've been is low 40s). However, the 3 bag deal I do use once in a blue moon with Delta Diamond. I have a flight next week on them where I'm gonna be checking 3 bags, plus a carry on and personal item since I'm practically moving. So it is useful in those once in a blue moon (or more frequently for some) situations.