Yup, I have top flight Gold status with Star Alliance, but it makes no difference. Also Platinum with KLM/ AF, and mid status with Emirates.
As for reading the email, nah, just turn up at the desk, and check in, leave the rest to the bean counters. A bit like last trip 10 days ago, uber cheap ticket, got whacked for Excess baggage on the return leg.
I have tried to explain that lowest cost isn't always the cheapest in the real World, but it falls on deaf ears. Never mind, I have another night in the Slovakian capital, better go and see what it has to offer.