Originally Posted by
pbarnette
I have used the elite interrogation line many times at AMS as a CO Silver.
However, I would ask why it matters. Once through the questioning, you are basically herded into a too-small waiting area with nothing to see or do. You do not get to board any earlier. I usually linger outside and wait to enter until the line is nearly gone, to avoid being couped up for too long.
That is what I try to do normally. I personally prefer to board the aircraft last; why spend any more time on the aircraft before a long-haul flight anyway? And boarding last usually means I can stroll on without having to wait for anything.
However, sometimes if I am traveling with friends/colleagues who may want to board ASAP for whatever reason. Or I have a larger carry-on bag than I usually travel with (I'm the type that tries to check as much as possible, and tries to limit the amount of stuff I have to lug around the airport and aircraft). Then it is nice to be able to board early to ensure my bag has a place above my seat. I've often had the experience of being threatened with my bag being checked (once when when it had two laptops among other valuables) or I end up putting the bag 300 rows further down; in the meantime, everybody else else has brought literally EVERYTHING in their carry-on, including a double kitchen sink.
Then it is certainly ideal to be able to board early, get a spot, and generally avoid the scrum.