Priority Tag...What does it do?
May 19, 2010 | 7:35 am
#301
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K/Global Services, VS Silver, HH Gold
Posts: 165
Had to check a bag on my last HKG-IAD (through SFO), flying C class and a 1K. Took over 45 minutes to get the "priority" bag after getting through passport check in SFO. Looked like most "priority" bags came off last based on the number of orange tags I saw near mine.
May 19, 2010 | 7:36 am
#302
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 22,652
. However, the Arrivals Suite made up for the wait!^
May 19, 2010 | 11:24 am
#303
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Orleans
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 655
NRT - LAX fast bags
On 17 May, our two priority tagged bags made it to baggage claim before I did.
Walked off the plane (mid of E+), about 2 minutes to get thru passport control (Global Entry works!) to find bags on the belt.
Walked off the plane (mid of E+), about 2 minutes to get thru passport control (Global Entry works!) to find bags on the belt.
Aug 13, 2010 | 9:56 pm
#304
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,934
The case of the disappearing Priority Tags
This is just bizarre.
Checked bags at ORD for ORD-FRA-IST (UA/LH) and watched them put the priority tags on the bags.
When we got to IST the bags came out dead last, and without any sigh of the priority tags - both bags. Not even a little shred stuck in the glue, just gone.
All we can figure is that LH removed them, but WHY??
Checked bags at ORD for ORD-FRA-IST (UA/LH) and watched them put the priority tags on the bags.
When we got to IST the bags came out dead last, and without any sigh of the priority tags - both bags. Not even a little shred stuck in the glue, just gone.
All we can figure is that LH removed them, but WHY??
Aug 14, 2010 | 2:34 am
#305
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
I have long known that priority tags mean nothing on domestics, but I have had pretty good success with them on international flights. I hope this is just an aberration, as being able to get the bags and get through customs quickly is a nice perk.
Aug 14, 2010 | 6:51 am
#306
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Programs: Hilton Gold, Best West Gold, United Silver was 1k
Posts: 314
I just became an Elite in the last year. Since tagging my bags with the bright orange they have been lost three times. I flew just as much before just varied carriers and never had a bag lost. I actually prefer the lost bags. It gives me an opportunity for a cert.
Aug 14, 2010 | 12:46 pm
#307
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: DEN/DUB/SYD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, VA plat
Posts: 191
Just to continue my reports.
Flew SYD-SFO-LHR-DUB
Bags were among first out in SFO and DUB (didn't need to get them at LHR).
Likewise, flew DUB-LHR-SFO-DEN and bags first out at SFO and DEN.
Flew SYD-SFO-LHR-DUB
Bags were among first out in SFO and DUB (didn't need to get them at LHR).
Likewise, flew DUB-LHR-SFO-DEN and bags first out at SFO and DEN.
Aug 14, 2010 | 4:33 pm
#308
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
Programs: Ozark Go-Getters Gold, Statler Star Silver, others from a variety of alternate timelines
Posts: 876
On an ORD-MCI roundtrip last month, priority-tagged bags appeared first at both places. My non-status companion was duly impressed, especially at ORD.
Aug 14, 2010 | 4:38 pm
#309
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 64
My bag is usually one of the first ones out...except at my home airport (OMA).
Aug 14, 2010 | 4:51 pm
#310
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Los Angeles& Telluride
Programs: UA1K, 1MM,AA Exec. Platinum, Global Entry, Nexus
Posts: 733
the true ff does.....
NOT check bags. Checking bags with UA is an invitation to losing your bags. I can take a carry on for a ten day trip. I'd rather have a root canal than check bags. That said, only once in many trips has my bag tag meant anything. Lesson I've learned many times. Carry on at all possible costs
Aug 22, 2010 | 10:40 am
#311
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,253
It's 50-50 domestic, except at IAD where baggage claim for UA is always a terrible experience.
Aug 22, 2010 | 7:49 pm
#312
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: UAL 1KMM,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 759
Returning to SFO from international flights, priority bags have always come first, Had the same experience arriving in LAX earlier this month.
Aug 22, 2010 | 10:29 pm
#313
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN
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Posts: 5,929
The one time I had to check a bag in the last 2 years (during CATSA's madness when Igor at the Door was making arbitrary rules about zippers) it was the first off, and that was with a connection.
Aug 22, 2010 | 11:21 pm
#314
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 449
On the other hand I find any international destination I travel to will totally respect the priority tag.
Aug 23, 2010 | 1:18 pm
#315
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Star Alliance Gold/UA Mileage Plus Premier 1K
Posts: 257
Flew SFO - IAD last night, checked two soft cases plus a cardboard box. All of the luggage out the shoot in the first wave had priority tags, and yes even the box popped right out. (nice ending to an easy flight that was 30 minutes early!)