Originally Posted by itinerantnomad

For years I have lamented the fact BA has not learnt from their OneWorld partner - AA's superior boarding experience using *big bold letter* Group # on everybody's boarding pass generally works well.

If one is travelling in a premium cabin (fewer people than econ) or is at an elite level (thus usually experienced & knowledgable - i.e. a fast boarder) - you get onboard first. Then everyone else infills based on cabin and seat type.

Even people who almost never travel seem to "get it" and not cause blockage and delay. When AA announces "Group 1 is boarding" and you look down at your boarding pass and it says "Group 4", even with mental health issues one would still understand you need to wait.

This best practice should be industry standard.