Originally Posted by
Adelphos
Based on this data, I can see how expanding benefits like priority security and priority boarding (my two biggest wish lishes for FO) would be a significant expansion relative to the number of medallions currently receiving them. What I am less clear about is what the impact of such a move would be relative to all customers on Delta or in an airport in general. I've seen priority security lines empty while the normal security line is extremely long. In that case, giving silvers access wouldn't seem to be that big of a deal and could make lines shorter for everyone. Clearly in elite heavy boarding times, airports, terminals, etc, this may not work as well though...
Yes, there have also been many observations on here about times when the priority check-in or security lines have been longer than the non-priority lines.
Just as with the question "do FOs really get upgraded?" the answer depends heavily on routes and times.