Originally Posted by
pinniped
Not rude at all. In fact, this sounds like a situation where even lowly Silver status has real value. If United marked out the Premier line at that small airport, then they're inviting their Premier members to use it.
Indeed. I used to go to ABE a couple times a year as a Silver and was often one of a very few using the Premier lanes. Even more, at least one time I think I was the only Premier on a flight to ORD. That is the only time I have been the first person to board.