New CP
Sep 12, 2005, 2:20 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 34
New CP
Well,
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
Sep 12, 2005, 2:51 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 478
Originally Posted by goflyme
Well,
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
A little known benefit is that CP can perform in-flight marriages.
Unfortunately, they are only valid whilst aloft. In some cases this is desired and , if asked, I usualy do it pro bono, but I do insist on a short session of councilling.
Hope this helps.
Sep 12, 2005, 2:58 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Programs: US1
Posts: 1,928
Trust me when you hit bad weather in PHL (or anything in PHL for that matter). Or have any problems at any airport they will be your saving angel. At least they have been for me. I talked to Cathy (I always ask for her extension when I call the CP desk) and she told me ANYTIME I have a problem anywhere to call her for help. She said if any US GA or TA is giving you trouble call me.
I have taken advantage of this as there were a couple of times I came across some TA's one from Montreal and one time I was in Germany. I called the CP desk and lucky for me Cathy was there both times. Cathy told me to just step aside in line but to stay at the front desk where I was. Moments later the desk agents phone rang and my problem was taken care of. I have talked to Cathy a few times. I think one of the reasons she might remember me is that I have a very UNIQUE last name that no one can really forget.
If you come to like a certain CP agent get their first and last name. When you call the desk they can transfer you to them if you want. It might require a little hold time but they will do it for you. I love the CP desk.
T
I have taken advantage of this as there were a couple of times I came across some TA's one from Montreal and one time I was in Germany. I called the CP desk and lucky for me Cathy was there both times. Cathy told me to just step aside in line but to stay at the front desk where I was. Moments later the desk agents phone rang and my problem was taken care of. I have talked to Cathy a few times. I think one of the reasons she might remember me is that I have a very UNIQUE last name that no one can really forget.
If you come to like a certain CP agent get their first and last name. When you call the desk they can transfer you to them if you want. It might require a little hold time but they will do it for you. I love the CP desk.
T
Originally Posted by goflyme
Well,
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
Sep 12, 2005, 3:12 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: FLL & PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum for Life.
Posts: 1,235
Originally Posted by goflyme
Well,
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
After years of flying with Airways, I finally hit cp status today. Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
I know people talk about the cp desk and liasions, but honestly I don't think I've called the gold desk more than once a year.
Thanks, any info would be nice.
It's simple...................they are GOD.
Enjoy your time in Heaven.
Sep 12, 2005, 3:16 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver, Avis Rock Star
Posts: 1,217
additionally, as I only learned in the last couple of months, they are the ones to call for international reservations as well. They don't actually make the res, but they apparently have a dedicated line to International specially for CP's. Can save tons of time waiting on the phone.
Oh, and welcome to CP!! You'll love it.
But don't tell anyone where the clubhouse is or show them the secret handshake.
Oh, and welcome to CP!! You'll love it.
But don't tell anyone where the clubhouse is or show them the secret handshake.
Sep 12, 2005, 3:38 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: TRI / TYS
Programs: US CP
Posts: 188
Originally Posted by goflyme
Can anyone tell me the main difference besides the 7 days for upgrade?
Got my membership materials today and there they were.
P.S. I think the way they word it on the website is "two one-way transatlantic upgrades for you and a companion". Anyway, from the way I read that, I thought I would only be getting two one-way upgrades, forcing me to use miles or cash if I wanted to upgrade roundtrip, but no I was wrong. There are two certificates for you AND two for the companion, which will add up to a round-trip of upgrades. Glad I misunderstood.