Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SoCal (ONT), PVD/BOS, JAX, RSW
Programs: AA/US PlatPro & 1.05MM, DL Plat (challenge), UA dirt
Posts: 3,189
Having flown Alitalia recently on LAX-FCO-BCN-FCO-LAX, I found their boarding system to be relatively easy to work with:
#1: SkyTeam Elite+, Business Class
#2: SkyTeam Elite, Premium Economy
#3: All Other Passengers (by row numbers)
Which reminds me, so many other carriers do not use "zone boarding" and seem to have little hassle. Although, with AZ, their carry-on baggage limit is 8kg.