i've come to realize that breezeway is a handy innovation. as a lowly silver, i have little odds in securing an upgrade before boarding (flying between LAX and ATL). but breezeway lets me sweat it out, as zone 2 boards and most of the 20-60 people ahead of me on the upgrade list clear out. if nothing happens (and it hasn't worked yet), i wait until zone 4 is called (or if i'm brave, zone 7).

the only time i've had a problem was when they were in a hurry to board (due to a late inbound) and opened up both lines to expedite boarding, or when a gaggle of muggles (non-medallions) clogged the regular boarding lane and only breezeway was open. the first i understood and appreciated, and the second was clearly the result of the GA not addressing the problem. the crowd was right in front of her, and she either could have said something to them directly, or asked one of the three other GAs at the desk to announce it over the PA. but everyone has bad days.