Originally Posted by
FCfree
...Wife didn't particularly enjoy the wait from the time the announcement was made for those with A boarding passes to line up at the poles until the time that we actually boarded. Gate agents did seem to be taking their time getting the pre-boards on board. Wife pointed out that with assigned seats we wouldn't have to stand there, which is difficult with a 5-year-old. Still, sitting in the front half of the plane trumps this, in my opinion.....
Keep in mind that you don't have to line up until they actually are ready to start moving. With a 5 year old, stay seated, and once they finish with the preboards, head into the line. You could even get into the end of the A1-A30 line (if your # is A20) and not wait at all.