Originally Posted by 925
Because an awful large portion of the elite flyers wouldn't like it! One of my favorite things to do is board in the first couple dozen passengers. Most elites aren't in the back of the bus. You herd me like cattle and make me wait until my seat row, and you lose me as an elite. It is actually that simple!
I am sure there are dozens of other reasons... but that is mine!
Pre-board elites, then board from the back. That makes sense! I've wondered for years why they've not done this. If I'm not upgrading I love the back of the bus anyway...usually higher percentage of empty seats back there based upon my experience.