Originally Posted by
Sheikh Yerbooty
You should be at the gate just about a minute before boarding closes, walk straight onboard, sit down and right about then push-back should start. Anything else is a complete waste of time.
True. But there are others who like to maximise the experience. I've sat on the ground, after being early to board, in F, receiving a welcome drink and a top-up, got the laptop out and did a little work - more enjoyable than sitting in a packed lounge for me especially if it's a quiet cabin. I prefer solitude over 'joining the masses' even if it's at the CCR.