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At four select airports beginning this fall, "trusted travelers"—elite-level members of American and Delta Airlines' frequent flier programs—will be able to skip some of the sillier security protocols.

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First, many seats on flights are reserved for elite-level frequent fliers or full-fare business travelers.

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VeloNews: So how did it feel to be in an elite-level race again after such a long break from the sport?

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Alaska Airlines, which doesn't charge fees for advance seat assignments, said it recently reduced the number of seats it blocks for elite-level customers.

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A study the airline did late last year compared seat allocation with the actual levels of elite-level customers flying, resulting in changes this year.

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They speak four languages German, English, Ukrainian, and Russian and are elite-level chess players.

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Her price was 20% lower than Mr. Yu's, even though she's not an elite-level frequent flier with Delta and has fewer miles in her account.

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In addition, elite-level road warriors are plied with lots of bonus miles and points, making merchandise redemptions even cheaper.

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Instead, elite-level frequent fliers like Mr. Yu get a big discount—the regular price of the Bose headphones at Delta is 68,100 miles.

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The airline blocks seats for full-fare and elite-level customers, then opens them up for sale 24 hours before a flight.

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