Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k
Please read my quote from the ual.com page. It states "First to board: Priority boarding"
It is a promised benefit, that should be reason enough. Another good reason to board first is so I can get my pre-departure beverage if I am in F. If in Y I want to be able to get pillows and/or blankets as there are not enough loaded to go around.
Here is your entire quote:
First to board: Priority boarding
As a Premier member flying United, you will receive our new gold Premium Boarding Pass which entitles you to board early with our "premium" customers, including paid United First, United Business and United Economy Plus® customers, as well as Star Alliance® Silver and Gold members.
It contradicts itself. In one line it says first to board, another is says board early.
And do you really think having 4 people in front of you is going to prevent you your warm cup of water or OJ? I sit in first for the seat and possibility of something to eat, no other reason. I don't see what the big deal is and as I stated earlier, if it gets the plane out on time, go for it.