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Apr 27, 2019 | 6:02 am

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Originally Posted by Wolfsrule20

Ive been flying about once a month for a year. Sometimes I would buy Early bird and other times not. I’ve been in late A boarding group without it but also been in mid B without it. In your opinion do you think Early bird is worth the $30 (am I guaranteed better boarding?) I have a flight coming up again May 14th and 18th and I’m considering it.

I think with your experience, you may be better of to decide.

There are people that will buy the $45 thing often, and there are people that do not even do the checkin at T-24 and are happy with any seat they get.

You also have to decide what is "better boarding" and how much it is worth to YOU.

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