Originally Posted by
AAdamE
I used to ask myself the same question when I was non-elite CC holder and would always get group 5 and had no issue with bin space - seeing the folks in the first few groups aggressively hover around the gate I was like... yo you will definitely get a bin. However, now that I have elite status and typically get MCE seats, getting on past group 5 means you will have to put your bag several rows behind your seat, which is why the first few groups are so focused on getting on the plane quickly.
The key here is "past group 5". I agree with this, but some here a complaining that someone in group 3 may get on in front of someone in group 2. I can't believe that on any flight, even boarding as late as group 5 would be an issue.