Originally Posted by Boraxo
In case you hadn't noticed, EVERYONE in the A group gets their first seat choice - window, aisle or middle as the case may be. There is absolutely no reason to stand in line unless you want an exit row. And that is not guaranteed even if you are at the front of the line, because there will always be preboarders.
So it is a huge waste of time and energy to stand in the A line. You could just as easily be using the time to stock up on food, use the restroom or simply relax and read the paper.
Now the B line is a different matter, as you may find your first choice taken if you are boarding near the end of that group.
C line is also a waste of time, you're virtually guaranteed a middle seat so you might as well not even bother getting up until last call. And you might as well check your luggage since the bin space will be gone.
I think you have misread my answer.
I am not interested in finding a type of seat on the plane.
I am not interested in finding food, restroom, etc. Oftentimes, I am half-asleep when I get to the airport to take crosscountry flights. I am not interested in seeing parts of the airport because I have already seen those parts on my previous trips and will see them clearly when I am wide awake when I get back.
I don't want to sit because I might fall asleep, missing my flight. I also will be sitting for hours on a plane; my butt will ache enough from sitting that long.
