Originally Posted by
canadiancow
I find that if I don't board with zone 1, they've already done it, and I almost always have to ask.
Agreed. I also board quite late and PDB is usually already served.
The "top" crews will take notice of the late stragglers and come dote on you.
The "regular" crews sometimes take notice but most of the time they're minds are already set on GTFO, at which point I will ask if I really want one (rare).
Sometimes if it is a short taxi and I am the last to board, I don't bother them.