Sentences with phrase «first class status»

The arts and music deserve first class status.

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This is the third one filed against the company, following the drugstore chain's and Partner Fund Management's (PFM), but the first that's seeking class - action status.

There are many ways to get to first class without breaking the bank, including using frequent flyer miles to purchase your flights or getting elite status on a particular airline to get complementary upgrades on every flight.

Taking that humbling walk past those already seated in first class becomes a clear reinforcement of their «relatively disadvantaged status,» the authors wrote, which can «prompt negative emotions.»

And if you're looking to get an upgrade to first class, while other considerations like frequent flyer status will be made first, it's still a really good idea to look respectable.

In a response to the policy update announced last week by the Department of Health and Human Services, the church leaders said the policy offers «second - class status to our first - class institutions in Catholic health care, Catholic education and Catholic charities.»

• Mayoral control of schools: Though the status quo fought it, mayoral control of schools has proven to be the vital first step towards fixing public schools and, more important, restoring middle class voters» confidence in them.

The Central Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs says a first class boarding facility is not above his status and wants the public to back off his space.

For the first study, the «local», the team recruited 857 people in the United States and asked them to self - report their perceived social status (from working to upper class on a numerical scale), as well as an objective indicator in the form of annual household income.

At first, we noticed that many age - gap couples do not only differ in age, also in the social class, financial and income status.

Students are placed in different classes, first based on local assessment scores and grades and then general status in their classes at any given time.

«We want as many schools as possible to take advantage of the significant benefits academy status brings because it means more schools run by great heads and teachers, not local authority or Whitehall bureaucrats, and more children getting a first - class education.

It will not help to identify, train and recruit a new generation of brilliant heads, improve early years education, which is the key to giving every child a first - class start, or improve the status and quality of vocational education.

Other changes include new lightweight aerodynamic alloy wheels, a very high - tech IMA readout in the instrument cluster that provides details on how the hybrid drive system is operating, first - in - class active noise cancellation technology, a small rear deck spoiler and, of course, a subtle badge denoting the car's hybrid status.

Not only is it substantially bigger than the original rear - drive Mazda 626 that first saw the light of day in 1978: The current - gen Mazda6, at its introduction in 2012, was also the recipient of a painstaking development programme that lifted its status to the point where it could be mistaken as a participant in the prestige class.

Don't be surprised if this novel achieves best - seller status like his first, I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President (2009).

These cards are the best cards to spend large amounts of money on if you don't really care about earning airline elite status, cash back, companion passes, etc. via credit card spending and want to fly in First or Business class and stay in nicer hotels.

«CFC status is an international mark of quality for veterinary clinics and hospitals that have adapted their buildings, trained their staff and invested in equipment to take first class care of cats, and to make the visit to the clinic as stress - free as possible for the cat,» says Dr Andy Sparkes, Veterinary Director at International Cat Care, the charity behind the Cat Friendly Clinic Scheme.

Dear Early Boyd, Generally, airlines reserve the earliest boarding for the highest - paying or most loyal customers, which means first - and business - class passengers and higher level elite status fliers.

Silver status comes with benefits like complimentary first - class and other upgrades (restrictions apply), free checked baggage for up to eight travel companions, preferential pricing for CLEAR Membership (which fast - tracks your way through airport security) and more.

Saver level space won't be there, and elite status won't enable complimentary upgrades with airlines charging modest premiums for First Class on full flights.

Lounges are usually reserved for first and business class flyers, as well as for those who hold elite status.

There's one big caveat to booking Air France first class, though: to even be eligible to book a first class award, you must have earned Silver, Gold, or Platinum elite status.

Continuing on with extras, The Platinum Card ® from American Express also offers a credit toward Global Entry or TSA - PreCheck, Centurion Lounge Access, Boingo hotspot access, car rental program status, and a companion savings ticket when you purchase international First or Business class.

Your only option is Air France first class, but you must have earned elite status with Flying Blue to even be allowed to book the award.

In addition, if you only use miles for trips in business and first class, then status doesn't really matter.

And both United and American are running separate promotions that offer up to 12,000 bonus miles if you have elite status and fly long distances in business or first class.

Note: it is not possible to upgrade to First class other than from Discount Business, Business or Flexible Business; (d) Points and Status Credits will be earned only for the class of travel originally purchased or redeemed, rather than the upgraded class of travel; (e) the Fare Conditions applicable to the fare originally purchased or redeemed will apply, irrespective of upgraded class of travel; and (f) special meals may not be available in the upgraded class of travel.

American's customers will get base miles for the distance flown, an initial bonus of 25 - 100 % for elite status, a second bonus of 25 - 50 % for fare class (e.g., first class or full - fare economy), and a third bonus based on a combination of distance and fare class.

Whenever I talk to someone who holds elite status I'm sure you can guess what they always claim is best part of the program: Upgrades to First Class.

Comparable status with Delta and United only grants business class or similar lounge access, but not first class.

Unique among U.S. airline programs, Executive Platinum grants Oneworld Emerald status, which provides access to partner first class lounges even when flying economy.

As Delta has massively devalued its own award chart, many SkyTeam travelers are now taking a closer look at Flying Blue as their gateway to not only domestic Delta flights, but also the glamorous Air France business and first class, which is primarily only available to Flying Blue members with elite status.

Look for fare sales (the mileage run forum on FlyerTalk is a good resource) and keep in mind that many airlines also put business - and first - class seats on sale and such fares will typically earn a premium of at least 50 % in status points.

Benefits of Elevate Gold status also include better seat options, First Class check - in, priority boarding, and exclusive deals and promotions from Elevate partners.

It's my understanding that the Private Room is for those departing SIN in first class on Singapore Airlines while the first class lounge is for those flying first on Star Alliance partners or with certain elite status (PPS members).

It's actually located inside the Admirals Club and is meant solely for first - class international passengers, first - class passengers on the airlines nonstop transcontinental flights, and flyers with oneworld Emerald status.

Back in May of this year Delta announced that, from this fall, Medallion members traveling with one companion would clear for Complimentary Upgrades to both First Class and Delta Comfort + based on the status of the higher - tiered member.

There are actually separate lines for first class passengers and those with elite status with an airline.

But even if you don't have elite status, and can't splurge for a first class ticket, there are two credit cards that offer you access to the priority line.

I was flying in Business Class on this particular trip but my oneworld Emerald status granted me access to the First Class side of the lounge.

Medallion Members traveling with one companion will be eligible for Complimentary Upgrades to both First Class and Delta Comfort + ® based on the status of the higher - tiered Member, as long as the companion is a SkyMiles Member, Medallion Member or partner airline elite member, traveling in the same reservation.

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Medallion Members traveling with one companion will be eligible for Complimentary Upgrades to both First Class and Delta Comfort + based on the status of the higher - tiered Member, as long as the companion is a SkyMiles Member, Medallion Member or partner airline elite member, traveling in the same reservation.Most fares require an advance purchase of up to 14 days, a 3 night minimum stay and a 30 - day maximum stay.

This is because you must earn elite status with Flying Blue to redeem for first class awards.

Since not many of us earn the required status, that means most of us can't book first class awards... so we are leaving it out of the discussion here.

First Class Lounge access while flying on (most) international flights is a great benefit of Emerald status in the oneworld alliance.

I think most discretionary travelers will find they are better off paying for the a la cart upgrades or first class tickets on the longer routes where it matters rather than investing the extra time and money in mileage runs to earn elite status.

But even with this rule, you can still easily book you and your companion into first class if you each have some kind of elite status with Alaska.

Having Gold status with BA will see me keep all the oneworld benefits I've enjoyed while I've held AAdvantage Executive Platinum status — like access to the Qantas First Class lounge at LAX.