Is it time for WN to stop free drink coupons?
Jun 6, 2006, 8:41 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: Ozark - Tin; Eastern - Lead; Local Hoosegow - Copper;
Posts: 913
Is it time for WN to stop free drink coupons?
I find myself giving them away because I travel in the a.m. 95% of the time.
Don't really need a beer or booze then.
Penny saved is penny earned!
Would you really squawk if you didn't get drink coupons?
^
Don't really need a beer or booze then.
Penny saved is penny earned!
Would you really squawk if you didn't get drink coupons?
^
Jun 6, 2006, 10:36 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Valley Springs, Ca USA;Proud Retired AAer SJC Ramp/ AA- 2 MM Platinum;Hilton Diamond
Posts: 851
Originally Posted by bgmvp
I find myself giving them away because I travel in the a.m. 95% of the time.
Don't really need a beer or booze then.
Penny saved is penny earned!
Would you really squawk if you didn't get drink coupons? ^
Don't really need a beer or booze then.
Penny saved is penny earned!
Would you really squawk if you didn't get drink coupons?
^
Jun 6, 2006, 1:16 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,707
Don't take away the one perk for the freq. flyer!
Actually I have more than I will use over the next 2 years, but good to treat a seatmate or offer a serviceman on the plane.
How about the doughnuts and coffee at the gates in DAL. I am sure those based in the big D would complain -- but why do they get them and no where else.
Actually I have more than I will use over the next 2 years, but good to treat a seatmate or offer a serviceman on the plane.
How about the doughnuts and coffee at the gates in DAL. I am sure those based in the big D would complain -- but why do they get them and no where else.
Jun 6, 2006, 1:27 pm
#6
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Keller, TX via Baltimore, MD
Programs: DL-GM, WN-CP, IC-Plat
Posts: 541
Originally Posted by SAPMAN
How about the doughnuts and coffee at the gates in DAL. I am sure those based in the big D would complain -- but why do they get them and no where else.
WHAT??? You get donuts and coffee in Dallas??? No Fair.
Is that part of the Wright amendment?
Jun 6, 2006, 2:54 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,707
Originally Posted by MarshB
WHAT??? You get donuts and coffee in Dallas??? No Fair.
Jun 6, 2006, 3:29 pm
#9
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
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This has got to be the dumbest idea of the week.
If you don't want the coupons, simply check the box on your profile, and you won't receive them anymore. But stay the hell away from mine.
If you don't want the coupons, simply check the box on your profile, and you won't receive them anymore. But stay the hell away from mine.
Jun 6, 2006, 5:00 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Harrison, Idaho
Posts: 104
Totally agree!
I totally agree with the dumb idea - about getting rid of the drink tickets and the toliet paper.
Heck keep them both.. there both perks. The drinks tickets I surely will use for a glass a wine especially if I am traveling by myself for business and the flight is rough - I hate them times need something to calm my nerves - hate flying by myself!
Heck keep them both.. there both perks. The drinks tickets I surely will use for a glass a wine especially if I am traveling by myself for business and the flight is rough - I hate them times need something to calm my nerves - hate flying by myself!
Jun 6, 2006, 5:47 pm
#11
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: San Diego,CA,USA
Programs: Southwest Companion Pass American Admirals Club Lifetime,IHG Rewards Spire,HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,358
They have cut back on them
You used to get six cocktails after flying 4 round trips ^
Now you get three cocktails after flying 8 round trips
Prior to 1985 they were free!!!
I dont know about you but I use them more than I can earn them now.
Now you get three cocktails after flying 8 round trips
Prior to 1985 they were free!!!
I dont know about you but I use them more than I can earn them now.
Jun 6, 2006, 6:46 pm
#13
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,707
Originally Posted by sanFF
You used to get six cocktails after flying 4 round trips ^
Now you get three cocktails after flying 8 round trips
Prior to 1985 they were free!!!
I dont know about you but I use them more than I can earn them now.
Now you get three cocktails after flying 8 round trips
Prior to 1985 they were free!!!
I dont know about you but I use them more than I can earn them now.
Jun 6, 2006, 7:31 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: ATA Elite, SW RR hoi polloi
Posts: 176
I agree with the others...free is good, and if you don't want to use them, commit a random act of kindness. Mr. 757-300 is always more than willing to use all our free drink coupons, but when we used to fly ATA and get coupons for free headphones, I would always just tell the flight attendant to give the freebie to the next person who was going to buy some. Same way in restaurants...if I have multiple coupons, I will often give one to a fellow diner (usually some family with multiple kids who look like they could use some savings!). I've had the favor returned, too....other diners have given me coupons at restaurants as well. It's just a nice way to spread around a little good cheer.
Jun 7, 2006, 12:16 pm
#15
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: The Big D
Programs: AA, CO, DL, WN, SPG Gold
Posts: 1,842
Originally Posted by SAPMAN
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How about the doughnuts and coffee at the gates in DAL. I am sure those based in the big D would complain -- but why do they get them and no where else.
How about the doughnuts and coffee at the gates in DAL. I am sure those based in the big D would complain -- but why do they get them and no where else.
And leave the damn drink tiks as they are!