Originally Posted by seagar

Flew from ORD to RSW and boarding process typical...my wife and I boarded with a GS/1K/and 1P couple flying 1st. I was with my wife-no status-and when they called for boarding, my wife/me, a GS/wife and 1P but 1st class walked to red carpet to board, All three status members were told we could board but none of our wife's were allowed, We questioned why since they were with us and told "United never allows non-elites to board before their boarding zone" and literally pulled the "rope" between my wife and me. When we all objected were told if we don't like following rules, he will call security.

Has something changed? This was beyond ridiculous and the most power trippng GA I have ever seen.