Originally Posted by VideoPaul

If this has already been discussed, accept my apologies...

At IAH a couple of weeks ago, I had flown LAS-IAH overnight arriving at 6AM, and had an 8AM back to ORD. When the time came to board (there was a 4 minute delay) I heard the GA tell everyone that because there were so many elite pax on the flight, that they would preboard, UMs and disabled, then first class, then elites by elite level, then general boarding. First time I'd had this happen. Is this their SOP or is this a last minute decision by the GA?

I actually think it's not a bad idea since this eliminated the stampede for the blue carpet.

--PP