what i meant was that say there are 50 rows on the plane -- board the elites first (tho i think this is stupid) -- put rows 40-50 on first, then 30-40 and so on... so that the people in the back get on without waiting for gramma ethel to get her bag up on the top in row 14.

now if the door is in the back - then board from the front...

i really think this would cut the boarding time by at least 20% and in addition make less bruises on arms in aisle seats.