Originally Posted by
serfty
Domestically Pre-boarding is rare indeed, but I have quite often heard something like "Passengers in rows 15 to 29, our Platinum and Gold Frequent Flyers and oneworld emerald and sapphire ...".
Even if the reference is not made I board anyway.
Interestingly, I encountered an attempt at this for the first time in as long as I can remember yesterday on QF419 SYD-MEL; the guy on the desk did indeed read a screed like this. Trouble was, people pretty well ignored him and there was a general stampede to board.