Thanks for the input. That makes things much clearer. However, I didn't know UAL ever sold fares that were not "standby capable". And if they did shouldn't the traveler know that. And trust me, I always read the rules and regulations of the fare I purchase. Anyway, maybe it is a moot point. -----Original Message----- From: Mark Greenwood [mailto:mgreenwood@xxxxxxxxx]=20 Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 1:27 AM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Letter to ACA Tyler,=3D20 The priority airport standby is only valid if the fare that you paid =3D permits standby travel. Again they are only going to waitlist you for a flight =3D if your fare permits changes. I think they only board Gold members first =3D on international flights. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Tyler Munoz [mailto:tmunoz@xxxxxxxxxxxx]=3D20 Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:13 PM To: The Airline List; Mark Greenwood Subject: RE: Letter to ACA Well, this is what I was supposed to find when traveling on LH: Star Alliance Gold benefits. * Priority Reservations Waitlisting - when there aren't any seats left = =3D on your preferred flight, gives you priority should a seat become =3D available. * Priority Airport Standby - gives you the flexibility to change plans = =3D at the last minute when you don't have a reservation. * Priority Airport Check-in - avoid long lines regardless of paid fare = =3D or class of service. * Priority Baggage Handling - like you, your bags get priority treatment =3D and are among the first to be unloaded.=3D20 * Extra Baggage Allowance - an additional 20kg (44 pounds) or one =3D additional piece of luggage which means you can check in three bags instead of two. =3D * Priority Boarding - enjoy the freedom of boarding at your convenience along with First and Business Class passengers.=3D20 * Airport Lounge Access - available worldwide for you and a friend when =3D you travel with any Star Alliance airline regardless of your class = of =3D travel. What I ended up with is a 6 hour layover in FRA because LH would not let =3D me fly standby on one of the five flights to BCN that left before = the one I =3D was scheduled on. Well, I could have taken an earlier one for 200 Euros. =3D In addition, LH would not let me upgrade or board early. When I was in FRA =3D I went to the UAL desk to complain about the = service and they just shook =3D their heads at me. When I asked what the = benefit of the Star Alliance =3D actually was then, they responded that they "didn't know." -----Original Message----- From: Mark Greenwood [mailto:mgreenwood@xxxxxxxxx]=3D20 Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 3:30 AM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Letter to ACA How so? -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of = =3D =3D3D Tyler Munoz Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:47 AM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Letter to ACA Except that Star Alliance Gold cards mean nothing to them. -----Original Message----- From: Alireza Alivandivafa [mailto:DEmocrat2n@xxxxxxx]=3D3D3D20 Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:00 PM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Letter to ACA <<Sounds like the letter I need to write to United about LH service. = =3D3D =3D Can't wait to see the response you get.>> Um, LH's service is some of the best I have ever had. Certainly better =3D =3D3D than UA --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 13/01/2004 = =3D3D20 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 13/01/2004 = =3D3D20 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 13/01/2004 =3D20 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 13/01/2004 =3D20