I was flying CLT-BOS on this past Sunday and for the second time in a week (and like fourth time this year) the gate agent called for Group 1, waited an appropriate amount of time, then called Group 2 for like 5 seconds, then called Group 2,3,4 together. I tweeted that I didn't think this was proper procedure and received a response that on flights with light elite loads, they may call groups together. Fair enough, except that as a mid-spending EP, I was at least #5 on the upgrade list and all of the good coach seats were taken way in advance, which leads me to believe that there were at least a fair number of EPs as well as other elites on the flight.

Maybe not a huge deal, but with all of the improvement and clarity in the boarding groups, this is annoying.