Originally Posted by
pitz
I've experienced SD's telling certain Y passengers with very tight connections to go sit in open J seats for landing so they could get a head-start to their connection.
I've never seen any "status" passenger treated any differently than a non-status passenger onboard in Y. I have my doubts whether your average FA even has much knowledge about the Altitude program.
My experience, too. In one instance at YVR they required the 6 or 8 of us with the tight connection to be "driven" to the new gate. It also involved US Customs and they moved us through there quickly, too.
Have been on the other side of the coin when SD requested people step aside or remain seated. I've also seen them move people up to near the door.
I'd mention this to the SD in advance. They can get gate info and alert ground staff. I'm not SE but they've done it for me when necessary.