Gaming the system to enjoy travel perks that haven't been legitimately earned has been somewhat of a regular occurrence in recent months. For instance, TSA workers recently got caught using a Priority Pass exploit to get free food at airport lounges , which came just before Hyatt guests were accused of an elite status scam that's now potentially heading into lawsuit territory. However, it seems some airline passengers are also abusing a particular rewards system in an attempt to get special treatment without earning it.
Fliers scheming to get preferential treatment isn't fresh news; some have allegedly dressed up in military uniforms to get early gate boarding, while others have even pretended to be military to get free snacks. After all, some airlines, like United and American Airl