Originally Posted by
thegreatmrsj
As a lady who typically sits in 1A I often see 1F served first when it is the male of the species. It amuses me rather than bothers me. Typically though if it happens the behaviour of that 1F when they board is the here I am look at me, followed by making no attempt to keep the floor space clear so they then engage again with the crew at that time. Myself, I greet the crew on boarding and then get on with stowing all my items. Maybe I should be less "compliant" if I want serving first (but as I say it doesn't bother me it just amuses me except when IF takes the only bottles/cans loaded of something or as often happens 1F gets two bottles of spirits and mixers I get one.)
The other thing I have seen happen and highlighted on the other thread - DH often travels with me, he is silver. The crew dont fully check their iPads so if it is a long haul flight, 9/10 he is welcomed back as the gold member not me. Again it just amuses us and is a family joke, thats all. (obviously rarely if ever welcomed back on the EDI run)
My observation is that 1A gets served first the vast majority of the time regardless or gender. I am male, usually choose 1F if it’s available and certainly have never been prioritised over any females (or males) in 1A. I think it’s a case of the crew usually, but not always, stick to the service standard.