Comments on: Upgrades and Downgrades — Shea Stadium approaches, Pakistan travel, elite lines, mileage minimums http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Peter D http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-26804 Peter D Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:47:06 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-26804 Elite lines to the security check are un-democratic. The airports are build using public funds; the TSA employees are government employees. Should Lexus owners move to the front of the line at the Dept of Motor Vehicles? Elite lines to the security check are un-democratic. The airports are build using public funds; the TSA employees are government employees. Should Lexus owners move to the front of the line at the Dept of Motor Vehicles?

]]> By: Dan Webb http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24737 Dan Webb Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:37:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24737 At least they will now be able to use Citi field as a landmark...though Shea was something special. At least they will now be able to use Citi field as a landmark…though Shea was something special.

]]> By: Antonio http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24734 Antonio Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:05:57 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24734 As a United 1K flyer, I already sent them an e-mail to their 1K customer service people right when they changed the policy. Maybe it's worth a second message emphasizing the Continental change of heart. As a United 1K flyer, I already sent them an e-mail to their 1K customer service people right when they changed the policy. Maybe it’s worth a second message emphasizing the Continental change of heart.

]]> By: Gregory Williams http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24733 Gregory Williams Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:56:49 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24733 American's elite check-in lines up to this point were the business line (for Gold) and first class line (for (Executive) Platinum). Some (but not all) of AA's airports also had elite security lines. The changes to these will make things a bit more explicit, but they've been doing similar things for years (generally under the guise of ticketed cabin). The boarding lines will be new, however, and I'm glad they're finally getting around to adding those. American’s elite check-in lines up to this point were the business line (for Gold) and first class line (for (Executive) Platinum). Some (but not all) of AA’s airports also had elite security lines. The changes to these will make things a bit more explicit, but they’ve been doing similar things for years (generally under the guise of ticketed cabin). The boarding lines will be new, however, and I’m glad they’re finally getting around to adding those.

]]> By: Oliver http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24731 Oliver Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:01:52 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24731 Anyone who wants UA to reverse the policy should read this thread on Flyertalk and consider sending a mail or letter to customer relations: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868651 Anyone who wants UA to reverse the policy should read this thread on Flyertalk and consider sending a mail or letter to customer relations:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868651

]]> By: Antonio http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24730 Antonio Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:37:18 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/09/30/upgrades-and-downgrades-shea-stadium-approaches-pakistan-travel-elite-lines-mileage-minimums/#comment-24730 That's good that Continental reversed their decision to take away the 500 mile minimum. Other airlines who have taken it away already should hopefully follow suit. That’s good that Continental reversed their decision to take away the 500 mile minimum. Other airlines who have taken it away already should hopefully follow suit.

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