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American Airlines says it’s creating new, “priority lanes” for its best customers - to get them checked in, through security an onboard before its “worse” customers, I guess. So - are you a “best customer”? You are, if you fit any of the descriptions below:
I was vaguely wondering, “Who’s left?” I got my answer from a colleague reading over my shoulder who travels only every now and then; she said, “Uh-oh. That only leaves - me!” I’d like to hear from you, faithful readers - what do you think about “priority lanes”? |
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The problem with priority lanes is that they’re rendered obsolete with TSA’s not-so-intelligent Registered Traveller program and their self-select lines, which is actually a smart move.
Comment by Joe Rinaldi — September 23, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
I would like to know if I am a member of this priority lanes, as i fly infrequently anymore. i am handicapped with my legs and usuall repuire a bulkhead seat, is there anyway to request and be given one of these seats? or rather two as my husband travels with me.
thank you Beverly Harkleroad
Comment by Beverly Harkleroad — September 26, 2008 @ 10:09 am
I would also like to know if I am a member of priority lanes can get a bulkhead seat? My legs are handicapped and the additional room would certainly help.
Comment by Tom Loftus — September 26, 2008 @ 12:25 pm
I would also like to know if I am a member of priority lanes can get a bulkhead seat? My legs are handicapped and the additional room would certainly help.
Comment by Tom Loftus — September 26, 2008 @ 12:25 pm