Originally Posted by
canadiancow
It's almost not even worth boarding early if you're in zone 1 and they have a combined 1/2 lanes (or worse, no lanes).
Just board last. Though that works better when you're not worried about bin space.
Very few NA stations consistently do zone 1 well. SFO and YXE come to mind.
Bulkhead row in an e175. I was concerned about space.
Generally, my remaining travel neurosis is being left behind. I'm getting good at lounge chicken, but my optimal is boarding first, not last.