Originally Posted by
emma dog
After doing this for a couple of weeks, I think this is an improvement but I still have some nits to pick.
pro: much more orderly and coincidentally, my planes have loaded faster.
annoyances. First class is really group 4: Preboard, military, 360, then F. I feel like 360 should be with F. Military should be verified (using something like ID.me) and be put in zone 1 or 2. Just give it as a quiet benefit, and stop using the military as a totem for patriotism and marketing.*
* I was active duty from 1998-2005… my feelings anren’t anti-military or anything like that. Its partially from the fact that there are a lot of professions that deserve our honor and respect, and a member of the military isn’t any more important than a firefighter, a nurse, or anyone else who dedicates their lives to the public good. And secondly, it’s from watching soooo many OPSEC videos that’s say you’re supposed to blend in when traveling.
Totally appreciate your perspective, and thank you for your service! Since I’m not former military myself I won’t offer a strong opinion on military pre-boarding except to say I’m supportive of it if military members want it. Completely respect your opinion.
On Delta 360’s pre-boarding, this was an area for a long-time where delta did not match a benefit of AA Concierge Key or UA Global Service. For Delta 360 to be competitive with those programs, it makes sense for them to offer it.