Author Topic: FREE Priority Boarding?! (Read 4756 times)

Reb Moshe · « **on:** January 11, 2013, 04:11:15 PM »

I always had an issue comprehending why "Free Priority Boarding" is such a benefit, i personally love walking onto the plane last, taking my seat and we are all ready to leave.

I continue to look for answers, please help me.

The only valid reason i have heard is that if you have 6 Carry ons and you want to have enough room, you may want to get on the plane early, but other than that, what's the big deal???

sky121 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:13:20 PM »

Quote from: Reb Moshe on January 11, 2013, 04:11:15 PM

I always had an issue comprehending why "Free Priority Boarding" is such a benefit, i personally love walking onto the plane last, taking my seat and we are all ready to leave.

I continue to look for answers, please help me.

The only valid reason i have heard is that if you have 6 Carry ons and you want to have enough room, you may want to get on the plane early, but other than that, what's the big deal???

Maybe some people like getting on board first. Making sure they have space for their carry ons. Or just getting settled in already. ?

doodley · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:17:32 PM »

Quote from: Reb Moshe on January 11, 2013, 04:11:15 PM

I always had an issue comprehending why "Free Priority Boarding" is such a benefit, i personally love walking onto the plane last, taking my seat and we are all ready to leave.

I continue to look for answers, please help me.

The only valid reason i have heard is that if you have 6 Carry ons and you want to have enough room, you may want to get on the plane early, but other than that, what's the big deal???

all I notice is that the older ppl and ppl with kids love going first. They even would wait on line for a while just to go on first. I personally wait till everyone is on then I go on. The downside is sometimes your carry on is 2 rows in front or behind you. BIG deal! So I don't have a answer to your question and ALSO have always wondered why its considered something good. I think if they would make it that ppl who have status get to go last and the regular passengers go first then everyone would wanna go last....

Reb Moshe · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:18:42 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on January 11, 2013, 04:13:20 PM

Maybe some people like getting on board first. Making sure they have space for their carry ons. Or just getting settled in already. ?

I love watching the big line form when they are about to start boarding, i can't remember if i ever stood on that long line, i do recall sitting in waiting area and waiting for the whole 747 to load up and then walking onto the plane(obviously not making anyone wait for me). To me it feels alot better.

Reb Moshe · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:20:48 PM »

Quote from: doodley on January 11, 2013, 04:17:32 PM

all I notice is that the older ppl and ppl with kids love going first. They even would wait on line for a while just to go on first. I personally wait till everyone is on then I go on. The downside is sometimes your carry on is 2 rows in front or behind you. BIG deal! So I don't have a answer to your question and ALSO have always wondered why its considered something good. I think if they would make it that ppl who have status get to go last and the regular passengers go first then everyone would wanna go last....

SO TRUE, the next big Promo, "Final Boarding Call Boarding PRIORITY"

Dan · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:21:29 PM »

If you don't want your carry-on to have to be gate-checked.

Fan of Dan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:22:35 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 11, 2013, 04:21:29 PM

If you don't want your carry-on to have to be gate-checked.

You beat me to the post. Also if you want to have all your stuff together on top.

rots5 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2013, 04:46:07 PM »

i agree as long as im flying solo, once i got married/kid i realized getting settled with the little one was a benefit.
but delta doesnt let u check in by the gate anymore you must take ur carry-on with u on the plane

mmermss · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2013, 04:47:26 PM »

Not sure which airlines have this rule but if you have a carriage you get to cut the whole line

U-no-me! · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2013, 05:55:41 PM »

When was the last time they actually "gave" priority boarding to cardholders?! It's more like a benefit for the "card" and not in reality.

Fan of Dan · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:53:46 PM »

Quote from: U-no-me! on January 12, 2013, 05:55:41 PM

When was the last time they actually "gave" priority boarding to cardholders?! It's more like a benefit for the "card" and not in reality.

Not sure what you mean by that.

U-no-me! · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:58:10 PM »

Quote from: Fan of Dan on January 12, 2013, 06:53:46 PM

Not sure what you mean by that.

They don't usually offer priority boarding for CC Cardholders even though it's supposed to be a perk for certain cards.

Yaalili · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2013, 07:06:13 PM »

I like getting on first, so when i go to my window seat i don't have to do a double excuse me.

Fan of Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2013, 07:08:44 PM »

Quote from: U-no-me! on January 12, 2013, 06:58:10 PM

They don't usually offer priority boarding for CC Cardholders even though it's supposed to be a perk for certain cards.

I always get priority based on my cards, with AA and UA.

moko · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2013, 07:30:35 PM »

Quote from: Reb Moshe on January 11, 2013, 04:11:15 PM

I always had an issue comprehending why "Free Priority Boarding" is such a benefit, i personally love walking onto the plane last, taking my seat and we are all ready to leave.

I continue to look for answers, please help me.

The only valid reason i have heard is that if you have 6 Carry ons and you want to have enough room, you may want to get on the plane early, but other than that, what's the big deal???

WN

Reb Moshe · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2013, 02:27:11 AM »

Quote from: mmermss on January 12, 2013, 04:47:26 PM

Not sure which airlines have this rule but if you have a carriage you get to cut the whole line

I saw someone try it on UA, and the agent was a jerk and starting yelling at him and his wife, "What boarding group are you, and what did i call? Did i mention the word stroller?!"

IMHO it was because the guy was a yeshivish guy, that the agent got upset, usually stroller is EZ-Pass

Chaikel · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2013, 04:43:58 AM »

Quote from: Reb Moshe on January 13, 2013, 02:27:11 AM

I saw someone try it on UA, and the agent was a jerk and starting yelling at him and his wife, "What boarding group are you, and what did i call? Did i mention the word stroller?!"

IMHO it was because the guy was a yeshivish guy, that the agent got upset, usually stroller is EZ-Pass

New UA boarding protocol puts passengers with children in the 2nd group

sillypainter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:11:47 AM »

Priority boarding is mostly a benefit on smaller regional jets (domestic travel) where overhead bins are smaller.

Most people here are international travelers, so it really doesn't matter....

Dan · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:13:58 AM »

Quote from: sillypainter on January 13, 2013, 10:11:47 AM

Priority boarding is mostly a benefit on smaller regional jets (domestic travel) where overhead bins are smaller.

Most people here are international travelers, so it really doesn't matter....

-1
On RJs I don't rush to board as I have to gate check anyway.
It's on 737s and the like where I always board early.

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:26:47 AM »

Quote from: Fan of Dan on January 12, 2013, 07:08:44 PM

I always get priority based on my cards, with AA and UA.

And on AA using BA Avios!

Quote from: Dan on January 13, 2013, 10:13:58 AM

-1
On RJs I don't rush to board as I have to gate check anyway.
It's on 737s and the like where I always board early.

+1. To the tee.