Originally Posted by
UALOneKPlus
Most of us who care that much about early boarding are either going to be A-listers or BS fare fliers.
Maybe. I'm a 6 to 10 annual SWA RT kind of guy. Not enough to make the A-List, and not able to afford a BS ticket. So, I average 1.5 BIS flights per month, which I think puts me above the "infrequent WN fliers", but well below road warrior.
The new boarding system will be interesting on our next flight. Due to a medical condition, Mrs. Apple needs to preboard and I've always gone with her to assist with her carry on. And yes, Mrs. Apple's medical condition (Lymphedema) is a very hidden condition, so we might appear to be one of those who abuse the boarding policy. But we do carry a letter from her doctor just in case someone challenges us.
I'm guessing my wonderful wife will preboard while I schlep both carry-on's. Or, she will roll her carry on and put it on the seat she's holding for me, and I will move it to the overhead bin when I arrive.