Originally Posted by
WillBarrett_68
In my experience, how you ask this question is crucial to getting a correct answer.
I ask if First has boarded full.
If they look even the slightest bit confused I clarify that I mean **boarded** full and not checked in full, as I'm #1 for an UG.
I always ask nicely and respectfully, and smile, trying to avoid a DYKWIA push-aside.
Many GAs still seem incapable of giving an honest answer, though I guess I should give more credit to the many GAs who are on the ball and ask me to wait by the podium during the final couple minutes of boarding to see if their last F pax shows up.