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HiAperture
True, by that measure you can be group 8 and board when they call Concierge Key as far as I can tell. I've never seen an AA GA call anyone out for boarding at the wrong time. Whereas I have very clearly seen people with late boarding groups cut right in front of me with no repercussions.
So true. I pretend not to speak English and ask "Boarding???" several times right after CK is called for my CMH departures. Small F cabin luggage space demands proper response. Certainly not helped by the monstrosity that's become Group 1 after last year's change.
I always board first...
I've noticed this issue in MIA frequently, too, where multiple groups are called at once. Especially at Gate 60.