Originally Posted by
Time traveller
I see. I suppose on routes like SYD-MEL, there would be a lot of elites. However since some flights board from both the front and rear of the plane, it seems like priority boarding is not a major benefit. As a OWE on a domestic business ticket, I was asked to wait to board once because they were only boarding passengers from the rear door initially.
I have never seen QF jet flights board from anything other than the front door at SYD or MEL. If you were on DJ or JQ or reading other incorrect information, then this is different.
If you want priority boarding, get to the gate early.