- They sign up for every airline and hotel promo “just in case”.
- They mattress run just to “crack the case”.
- They do back to back 2cpm mileage runs in order to re-qualify for 1K.
- They constantly check their United app to see what # they are on the upgrade list.
- Being #1 on the upgrade list leads to an increase in blood flow.
- They freak out when there is no executive lounge at the hotel.
- Being cleared T-100 hours for an upgrade is a cause for celebration.
- Slow Gogo Internet Wifi speed leads to self-destruction.
- They get irritated when there is no champagne as a pre-departure beverage choice.
- They complain about the lousy airport lounge food.
- They complain about a broken overhead light just to receive 10,000 compensation miles.
- A $200 VDB bump voucher is no longer acceptable.
- Being in a standard room sucks.
- Anything less than Dom or Krug is unacceptable.
- They’re the first ones in line at the Admiral’s Club thirty minutes before it opens.
- They don’t tip the airport lounge bartender for serving them a soft drink.
- They complain when there is no TSA Pre-Check.
- It’s #firstworldproblems when the TSA PriorityAAccess line is longer than the general public one.
- They get dirty looks when they breeze through the TSA Pre-Check lane.
- They carry their airline and hotel loyalty cards with them at all times.
- Being stuck in coach is like Chinese water torture.
- All hell breaks loose when the TSA Pre-Check lane is closed for the night.
- They get antsy when they have to wait for anything.
- They try to get around paying reciprocal VISA fees.
- They know that the complimentary airport hotel shuttle never runs on time.
- They never check in a bag.
- When IRROP’d, the first thing they do is avoid the gate agent and call the elite line.
- They crowd the elite line and try to be first to board in hopes of securing the coveted overhead bin space.
- They hope that the hotel “continental breakfast” is actually hot.
- They complain about the “slow” Wi-Fi speeds in order to get the resort fee waived.
Are you an entitled frequent flier? Did I miss anything?
I know someone who is often guilty of #30… 🙂
You know you nailed me with #3
Good job one from me they won’t fly to Asia unless they have a confirmed upgrade
I’m guilty on SOO many accounts. Great post!
Some are hilarious, most are good. A few misses but it’s okay. I think my readers will get some laughs out of it so you are in again!
#firstworldproblems, of which I am guilty of many myself… 😀
ba ha ha! loved this post!
GUILTY