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I flew Southwest for the first time since it changed everything. Having A-List elite status made things a lot easier.

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The back of the seat.
The back of the seat just had the tray table.

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British Airways' new loyalty program will make it harder for leisure travelers to earn status, and people aren't happy

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People checking into British Airways' flight.
British Airways' new loyalty program makes it harder for customers to earn status.

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