Originally Posted by
FlyingFelix
At CDG yesterday, we had to use the bus to get to the plane in the parking lot (I'm guessing it was lunch for the folks who move tow the planes....empty gates as well grrrr). I figured Z1 & 2 on a bus and the rest after. Nope, they were just letting who ever go to the gate line first on the bus. I was third last off the first bus (next to 3 people in Z5) and walked up the stairs to see only 3 others in J, everyone else in the back. Yeah, I know, first world problems.
We are all collectively here to talk shop, not first world problems, so your post is most welcomed.
The only times I've experienced apron boarding at CDG is when the AC gate(s) are occupied, but those are probably one offs since I'm a FOTSG.
As for the European Cobus 3000 way of life, if you've flown other carriers in Europe you will basically experience the same.
The only time I've experienced AC Zone 1 only Cobus 3000 boarding was at... IST of all places!