As a frequent flyer with Elite status, I enjoy being able to board the aircraft after FC. A few years back I was on a flight for whatever reason, Elites were not given pririty boarding. Not sure what airport it was. Have not experienced this for awhile until last Friday night. On my flight from IAH-SEA,
it was completelty full and running late as the cleaning crew took over 1/2 hour to have the aircraft cleaned.
When boarding was called, First Class, Active Military, Anyone with special needs use the Elite line. After that, the agent said because the aircraft was running late and the aircraft was full, we hope the Elites will underatand we will board the aircraft from the rear first. Due to the situation of running late, we are suspending the policy of Elite Access for this flight. Alot of moaning from certain passengers who were not happy. As a Gold, I kept my mouth shut. I only had a small carry-on, and had a exit row isle seat.
I know the they like flights to keep on schedule, but this was an outbound hub flight, not like any passengers had tight connections. It was also the last flight out to SEA of the night. Anyone else seen a flight that by-passed Elite Access boarding.