Originally Posted by
avidflyer
I like the annoucment but I would go a little further and specifically exclude FO.
"We would like to thank everyone on today's flight except our Skymiles Silver members"
Interestingly, in BOS, as you probably know, there is a Silver-only check-in line, often with two people on duty (as is the case with the Sky Priority line).
At least in BOS on the ground, FOs are getting some special treatment.