Which airline? There are strategies, depending on the airline, to board earlier. For instance, on UA, you could pay for premier travel which lets you board with seating area 1, or go for a window (seating area 2). On Southwest, you could pay for business select, which gives your priority boarding in group A. Other airlines have different boarding schemes, so it would help to know which one you're flying.
EDIT: Oh, I remember you. You're going to Dallas in August for Quakecon with those sweet rigs/cases.
According to Seatguru and
Cranky Flier, US Airways boards those needing extra time first; then F/top elites; then other elites; then those who check in online; then those who check in at the airport. So seems like your best bet is to check in online and to get as close to the front of the line (ie, right after the elites) as possible. Alternatively, you could go for an upgrade to F, although that will cost you.
Originally Posted by
gamerguy
I'm flying US airways on a direct flight so don't need to worry about regionals on this trip.
No status with US but I could change my seats, I booked the trip through Orbitz. Good discount on the Hilton when I booked a package but not sure if there would be a way to upgrade to choice seats.
Current Seats
To Dallas
Airbus Industrie A321 (321)
Seats: 11B, 11C
Return Trip
Boeing 737-400 Passenger (734)
Seats: 13D, 13E
I was told that US seats passengers from the front to the back. I could move my seats as close to the front as possible.
