Originally Posted by
jjdub86
Every so often an FA will make the announcement before the door closes that this plane is going to (name of city) and to make sure that's your actual destination. I suppose they make these ad hoc announcements based on their own past experiences such as the ones described in this thread. Haven't seen anyone realize they were on the wrong flights after hearing these announcements, but guess it happens from time to time!
I haven't done this in a long time so things might have changed, but I used to fly SLC-FCA frequently. The boarding area (in SLC) was like a bus station and you walked through your "gate" into a corridor where everyone else ended up after walking through their "gate" then you'd follow the signs to your flight. I'm sure there was (is) frequent confusion in that scenario.