I see more and more that the Board First option and Elite status does nothing for boarding priority. Today, the agent said just preboarding then Zone 1. I said Elite preboards then? Nope, only those needing assistance. She also had no idea what I was talking about with Board First.

When I have heard them mention Elite boarding they say Zone 1 almost instantly after Elite, giving no time to board first really.

So, just consider it pointless.