The cause for gate lice?
Nov 26, 2012, 2:33 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DEN/OGG
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 1,482
The cause for gate lice?
Today on UA 705.
First this couple tries to board before GS and military.
Then they clog up a huge 757 bin by themselves putting bags sideways and stuffing coats up there.
Then later it turns out they grabbed whatever seats they wanted none of them was in their seats they had BPs for. But at least they were upgrades into F.
Smells like CC holders.
Of course the FAs didn't get involved at all.
First this couple tries to board before GS and military.
Then they clog up a huge 757 bin by themselves putting bags sideways and stuffing coats up there.
Then later it turns out they grabbed whatever seats they wanted none of them was in their seats they had BPs for. But at least they were upgrades into F.
Smells like CC holders.
Of course the FAs didn't get involved at all.
Nov 26, 2012, 2:35 pm
#2
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
If they were upgraded into F it is much more likely that they are elites rather than CC holders, isn't it? After all, just having a CC doesn't get one an upgrade.
Beyond that, welcome to the world where some people are less polite than others.
Beyond that, welcome to the world where some people are less polite than others.
Nov 26, 2012, 2:57 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,166
The new gate signage is a key driver of gate lice IMO - lacks specifics, is borderline confusing, and funnels too many people into the "special lane"
Nov 26, 2012, 3:11 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SEA, OGG(I wish)
Programs: was UA 1K now Gold, cuz UA 1.3 MM; HA,DL,AS (no status in these), Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,238
Today on UA 705.
First this couple tries to board before GS and military.
Then they clog up a huge 757 bin by themselves putting bags sideways and stuffing coats up there.
Then later it turns out they grabbed whatever seats they wanted none of them was in their seats they had BPs for. But at least they were upgrades into F.
Smells like CC holders.
Of course the FAs didn't get involved at all.
First this couple tries to board before GS and military.
Then they clog up a huge 757 bin by themselves putting bags sideways and stuffing coats up there.
Then later it turns out they grabbed whatever seats they wanted none of them was in their seats they had BPs for. But at least they were upgrades into F.
Smells like CC holders.
Of course the FAs didn't get involved at all.
Nov 26, 2012, 4:16 pm
#5
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.99MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,738
Nov 26, 2012, 4:58 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
To answer the question which is posed by the title of the thread: Bad gate agents (cause lice).
Yes there is going to be a percentage (which varies based on opinion) of people who need to be the first on the plane, or need to be most important. Heck just yesterday there was a lice on my flight asking everyone around him if they were GS....and directing people to behind him. What is one to do? - moving on.
Most of these lice would not exist if there was a firm, and consistent enforcement of the boarding rules across the whole network. Some GA's are strict and follow riles to a "T", some just don't care. I am a rules are meant to be followed person (that is just me), and I know that I wouldn't sneak so close to the gate, or line if I was confident the rules set by the airline, would be in forced by the airline.
Yes there is going to be a percentage (which varies based on opinion) of people who need to be the first on the plane, or need to be most important. Heck just yesterday there was a lice on my flight asking everyone around him if they were GS....and directing people to behind him. What is one to do? - moving on.
Most of these lice would not exist if there was a firm, and consistent enforcement of the boarding rules across the whole network. Some GA's are strict and follow riles to a "T", some just don't care. I am a rules are meant to be followed person (that is just me), and I know that I wouldn't sneak so close to the gate, or line if I was confident the rules set by the airline, would be in forced by the airline.
Nov 26, 2012, 5:06 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2001
Location: TPA 50%/BKK 30%/HKG 20%
Programs: UA 1K MM - AF G – TK G – AZ Ex – Hilton D – Marriott G – IHG P
Posts: 1,989
To answer the question which is posed by the title of the thread: Bad gate agents (cause lice).
Yes there is going to be a percentage (which varies based on opinion) of people who need to be the first on the plane, or need to be most important. Heck just yesterday there was a lice on my flight asking everyone around him if they were GS....and directing people to behind him. What is one to do? - moving on.
Yes there is going to be a percentage (which varies based on opinion) of people who need to be the first on the plane, or need to be most important. Heck just yesterday there was a lice on my flight asking everyone around him if they were GS....and directing people to behind him. What is one to do? - moving on.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Nov 26, 2012 at 5:12 pm Reason: merge
Nov 26, 2012, 5:13 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, UA Nobody, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,372
To answer the question which is posed by the title of the thread: Bad gate agents (cause lice).
Most of these lice would not exist if there was a firm, and consistent enforcement of the boarding rules across the whole network. Some GA's are strict and follow riles to a "T", some just don't care.
Most of these lice would not exist if there was a firm, and consistent enforcement of the boarding rules across the whole network. Some GA's are strict and follow riles to a "T", some just don't care.
Nov 26, 2012, 5:26 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: MEL
Programs: VAG
Posts: 1,865
Winning at getting on an aircraft first, failing at life.
Nov 26, 2012, 5:31 pm
#11
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: DCA
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 1,653
Lining up before your group is called is the definition of gate louse.
Nov 26, 2012, 5:33 pm
#12
Join Date: May 2001
Location: TPA 50%/BKK 30%/HKG 20%
Programs: UA 1K MM - AF G – TK G – AZ Ex – Hilton D – Marriott G – IHG P
Posts: 1,989
I don't know if I agree. He's aggressive, that's for sure. But I think that is better than just assuming that no one is GS and cutting in the front as I have often seen.
Nov 26, 2012, 5:37 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2001
Location: TPA 50%/BKK 30%/HKG 20%
Programs: UA 1K MM - AF G – TK G – AZ Ex – Hilton D – Marriott G – IHG P
Posts: 1,989
I guess my response would be that I would exempt Group 1 from that as they are the first "Group".
Nov 26, 2012, 5:47 pm
#15
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CLE
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 5,538
Should we not take the time for better definition here: those that are pre-pre boarding (i.e., pre-lice) would technically be 'nits', and those GS that roam the preboarding masses asking, are they then not 'nit pickers'?
