Boarding first
Jun 6, 2004, 1:10 pm
#31
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Originally Posted by YYA361
YOW is very poor for this. They rarely offer early boarding for anyone other than special needs passengers. Of course, that is only after they allow f/a's to board.
Jun 6, 2004, 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by shore9
do you really want to bored first, most places there is a MLL, just use that instaed, its more comfortable. If it's an international flight then bording first is a good thing, because you get a pre-flight drink.
The only real advantage i see to bording first is being able to put your bag in an overhead bin (very helpful for status pax in the back), however in J, it's not usually a problem
Honestly, two reasons why you would want to board first:
a) So you don't stand in line for hours. So what if you spend an extra ten minutes in the MLL. It's a pretty dull place after a while, you know.
b) And, looking at cute girls walking by is always a nice thing too.
Jun 6, 2004, 2:22 pm
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Originally Posted by shore9
The only real advantage i see to bording first is being able to put your bag in an overhead bin (very helpful for status pax in the back), however in J, it's not usually a problem
Jun 6, 2004, 2:23 pm
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Originally Posted by YOWkid
So what if you spend an extra ten minutes in the MLL. It's a pretty dull place after a while, you know.
Jun 6, 2004, 3:50 pm
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No actually these are based on experiences when I'm travelling in J. I was paged to the gate in YUL, J was full and my bag was put into a storage closet or something like that for the YUL - YYZ segment. Usually I am checking baggage as well, so for me, under the seat in front of me is fine. I agree the MLL lounge gets dull after a while, and I dont travel much, but I prefer it to the gate lounge. Pre flight drinks are only offered in exec first to my knowledge and experience, only reason i'd bored a flight early, other than getting a place for my bag, if i need it.
Jun 6, 2004, 5:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
bore.....boring........bored......boredom...
I believe you might be looking for this word shore9:
"board" as in "to board an aircraft"
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I believe you might be looking for this word shore9:
"board" as in "to board an aircraft"
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Jun 6, 2004, 6:27 pm
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I actually find the SFO AC staff very good for enforcing boarding order. Makes me wish others would do the same. The things that bugs me more is the huge crowd that usually forms around the boarding area and even though they don't try to board, it is a slalom course to try and get to the gate during priority boarding.
Travelling could be so much more tolerable just by a few simple things the airlines could do. This is one example where it costs nothing but could make the chaotic boarding phase much less stressful.
Travelling could be so much more tolerable just by a few simple things the airlines could do. This is one example where it costs nothing but could make the chaotic boarding phase much less stressful.
Jun 6, 2004, 10:28 pm
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yeah thats true, everyone stands up, but yet they can't board. It's kinda like stay in your seat until the a/c comes to a complete stop, even though many wait till it stops, everyone rushes to get their stuff. People your not going anywhere till the door is open and that usually takes 2 or 3 minutes, have some patience.
Jun 7, 2004, 6:51 am
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Question:
I have UA Premier Exec (*Gold). If I'm flying out of YYZ on an Aeroplan ticket, I assume I can't get my *Gold status on the BP, since the reservation is linked to my AC number. If I flash my Prem Exec card at the gate, can I join the pre-boarding line? Can my travelling companion with no status (on the same itin?). <Likewise, can my travelling companion use the *Gold check-in line with me?>
I have UA Premier Exec (*Gold). If I'm flying out of YYZ on an Aeroplan ticket, I assume I can't get my *Gold status on the BP, since the reservation is linked to my AC number. If I flash my Prem Exec card at the gate, can I join the pre-boarding line? Can my travelling companion with no status (on the same itin?). <Likewise, can my travelling companion use the *Gold check-in line with me?>
Jun 7, 2004, 8:11 am
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Originally Posted by Toronto1970
Question:
I have UA Premier Exec (*Gold). If I'm flying out of YYZ on an Aeroplan ticket, I assume I can't get my *Gold status on the BP, since the reservation is linked to my AC number. If I flash my Prem Exec card at the gate, can I join the pre-boarding line? Can my travelling companion with no status (on the same itin?). <Likewise, can my travelling companion use the *Gold check-in line with me?>
I have UA Premier Exec (*Gold). If I'm flying out of YYZ on an Aeroplan ticket, I assume I can't get my *Gold status on the BP, since the reservation is linked to my AC number. If I flash my Prem Exec card at the gate, can I join the pre-boarding line? Can my travelling companion with no status (on the same itin?). <Likewise, can my travelling companion use the *Gold check-in line with me?>
Went through US departures in YOW today... Heard the exchange between two GA's. One asked if the other had done the SE/E/*G pre-board and she told him not to worry about it but he could do it if he wanted. I'm glad he did as the flight was 100% full... RJ's and bin space. There's a fun fight... almost as bad as elbow room...
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Jun 7, 2004, 5:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Toronto1970
Question:
I have UA Premier Exec (*Gold). If I'm flying out of YYZ on an Aeroplan ticket, I assume I can't get my *Gold status on the BP, since the reservation is linked to my AC number. If I flash my Prem Exec card at the gate, can I join the pre-boarding line? Can my travelling companion with no status (on the same itin?). <Likewise, can my travelling companion use the *Gold check-in line with me?>
I have UA Premier Exec (*Gold). If I'm flying out of YYZ on an Aeroplan ticket, I assume I can't get my *Gold status on the BP, since the reservation is linked to my AC number. If I flash my Prem Exec card at the gate, can I join the pre-boarding line? Can my travelling companion with no status (on the same itin?). <Likewise, can my travelling companion use the *Gold check-in line with me?>
Jun 8, 2004, 5:12 am
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As an SE, you have the privillege of using the RCC, even if your flight is a UA one. In any case, I don't thinkthat the RCC agent would go beyond checking out your SE card and UA BP.
Jun 8, 2004, 7:55 am
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Originally Posted by Academic
As an SE, you have the privillege of using the RCC, even if your flight is a UA one. In any case, I don't thinkthat the RCC agent would go beyond checking out your SE card and UA BP.