Can I use my elite benefits for others? (check-in, boarding, etc.) [Merged Threads]
Jun 4, 2011, 6:49 pm
#46
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Grandkids would not get access as a immediate family member. And neither would their parents (since they would not be considered dependents -- regardless of the reality 
). Beleive the policy is immedaite family - spouse and dependent minor childern. (realize the posting was half joking)
Personnally I would not try to bring such a large family group for earlier boarding as the guest of a single elite.
). Beleive the policy is immedaite family - spouse and dependent minor childern. (realize the posting was half joking)Personnally I would not try to bring such a large family group for earlier boarding as the guest of a single elite.
You're right about a large group boarding early with one elite flyer. I'm not inclined to do it as well. I'll probably board with four people so that the carryons can be accomodated in the overhead bins.
Jun 12, 2011, 10:54 am
#47
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: LAX
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Can I take a non-FC ticketed friend with me through FC line?
I'm heading to LAX in a few minutes. I'm ticketed in first, but my co-worker is in coach and w/ no status. Can I take him with me through the FC line (or at least the premier line) or will we have to split up? We did not ticket together.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 12, 2011, 11:12 am
#48
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If traveling together (same flights), most agents as a courtesy to the premium/elite traveller will be glad to handle the non-premium/non-elite traveling companion
not directed at the OP, but a general note -- as a courtesy to the other premium/elite travellers, please limit this to 1 or 2 companions or immediate family and not bring the entire office
not directed at the OP, but a general note -- as a courtesy to the other premium/elite travellers, please limit this to 1 or 2 companions or immediate family and not bring the entire office
Jun 12, 2011, 11:21 am
#49
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Thanks for the reply - and the word of caution. I'm certainly not one to abuse the FC line. My co-worker is technically my boss, so while got the UGU, he's stuck in coach (and I'm not about to trade) so wanted to at least make it helpful to both of us.
Nov 20, 2011, 11:57 am
#50
Join Date: Sep 2011
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I'm elite, spouse is not, airport options?
I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but in case I am wrong:
My spouse has no status as all on UA and we are travelling together this coming week. Can I bring him with me into the elite security line or will he get kicked down to regular security?
My spouse has no status as all on UA and we are travelling together this coming week. Can I bring him with me into the elite security line or will he get kicked down to regular security?
Nov 20, 2011, 11:58 am
#51
Join Date: Apr 2010
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They can board early with you too. Heck even as a 1P I've followed GS members I've been travelling with through GS services (including the GS security line at ORD) with no issues.
Nov 20, 2011, 6:24 pm
#52
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Bend, IN
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I think a good rule of thumb is that you should board together if and only if you are seated together.
When I travel with family, we always board together. When I travel with work colleagues, we don't sit together so we don't board together (unless we're in the middle of a conversation while in the gate area, in which case the higher status person waits until the lower status person's group is called).
When I travel with family, we always board together. When I travel with work colleagues, we don't sit together so we don't board together (unless we're in the middle of a conversation while in the gate area, in which case the higher status person waits until the lower status person's group is called).
Nov 20, 2011, 8:18 pm
#53
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Nov 30, 2011, 11:39 am
#54
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My opinion on the correct ethics of the matter:
Immediate family, yes.
Coworker, no.
Reasoning:
My family sacrifices a lot for all my travel and deserves whatever perks I can give them when we travel together. (Which is why my wife always gets my upgraded seat).
Coworker: if you really had a lot to talk about you would be seated together. That not being the case, it's each person to their own.
Immediate family, yes.
Coworker, no.
Reasoning:
My family sacrifices a lot for all my travel and deserves whatever perks I can give them when we travel together. (Which is why my wife always gets my upgraded seat).
Coworker: if you really had a lot to talk about you would be seated together. That not being the case, it's each person to their own.
Nov 30, 2011, 3:52 pm
#55
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA MM | BA Silver
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Checked-in at the TK business counter in IST with 2P fiance. Went back later to check-in GM friend on a different flight. The agents were totally cool. The Y line was quite long in comparison, and lots of agents were available at business check-in.
They also let all 3 of us into the lounge, even though the rules state only 1 companion.
YMMV
They also let all 3 of us into the lounge, even though the rules state only 1 companion.
YMMV