http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/03/14/northwest-to-elite-members-drop-dead/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/03/14/northwest-to-elite-members-drop-dead/#comment-21466 Bad ideas go viral: US Airways starts charging for aisle and window seats » Upgrade: Travel Better Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:48:40 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=37#comment-21466 [...] don’t forget that this isn’t a new idea. Sure, when Northwest did this two years ago I expressed my disdain. But that was two years ago. We’re all more jaded now, so I’ll just sigh in [...] [...] don’t forget that this isn’t a new idea. Sure, when Northwest did this two years ago I expressed my disdain. But that was two years ago. We’re all more jaded now, so I’ll just sigh in [...]

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/03/14/northwest-to-elite-members-drop-dead/#comment-21465 Finding decent seats without paying the extra fee » Upgrade: Travel Better Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:18:34 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=37#comment-21465 [...] subscribing to the latest posts via RSS or e-mail. Thanks for visiting!I was thinking more about Northwest’s new policy of charging for exit row seats and “prime” aisle [...] [...] subscribing to the latest posts via RSS or e-mail. Thanks for visiting!I was thinking more about Northwest’s new policy of charging for exit row seats and “prime” aisle [...]

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/03/14/northwest-to-elite-members-drop-dead/#comment-4929 Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Debating the value of elite status Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:49:37 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=37#comment-4929 [...] While he is right that elite status on the major airlines is not the same today as it was even five years ago, it’s still a heck of a lot better than being a general member. My Star Alliance Gold status still gets me access to nice lounges around the globe, ability to reserve the better economy seats (without a fee a la Northwest), higher baggage allowances, faster check-in, and shorter waits at security lines. (Not to mention the bonus miles, which he says he can’t use.) [...] [...] While he is right that elite status on the major airlines is not the same today as it was even five years ago, it’s still a heck of a lot better than being a general member. My Star Alliance Gold status still gets me access to nice lounges around the globe, ability to reserve the better economy seats (without a fee a la Northwest), higher baggage allowances, faster check-in, and shorter waits at security lines. (Not to mention the bonus miles, which he says he can’t use.) [...]

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