The Gate Lice are coming... the GATE LICE are coming
May 1, 2017, 8:36 am
#1711
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LIT
Programs: Blinged Out
Posts: 715
This new process was in use in T4 over the weekend.
My only gripe involves being SP and boarding late. There's no rug or designated area where I can cut in line like the old system. I had to improvise on Saturday by walking up to where PREM area boards.
Of course, the grumbles from zone 2-3 people wondering why someone is cutting is priceless...
My only gripe involves being SP and boarding late. There's no rug or designated area where I can cut in line like the old system. I had to improvise on Saturday by walking up to where PREM area boards.
Of course, the grumbles from zone 2-3 people wondering why someone is cutting is priceless...
May 4, 2017, 1:05 pm
#1712
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SLC
Programs: DL FO, KM, & 1.7MM; UA nothing; HH♦; National EE
Posts: 6,344
May 9, 2017, 5:58 am
#1713
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
I feel like I just got an email from them in the past week announcing the new boarding process (with the posts) rolling out to all of ATL. This was more recent than the early March announcement.
But as I search through my email, I can't find it. I distinctly remember reading it and thinking "Oh, I guess they're moving past the trial period."
But as I search through my email, I can't find it. I distinctly remember reading it and thinking "Oh, I guess they're moving past the trial period."
May 12, 2017, 7:04 am
#1714
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Delta Gold, silver, what yr is it?
Posts: 2,415
May 12, 2017, 8:29 am
#1715
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: not @ home...
Programs: DL 1.3MM GM , Marriott-Platinum Premier+Lifetime , Hilton-Blue, Nat'l-Emerald Club Executive Elite
Posts: 293
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BNA Gate 5 waiting to board the flight to ATL BEFORE the incoming aircraft has even arrived. For some reason, this is one of the worst gates at any airport for gate lice and I have seen this same scenario several times. It gets even worse once the incoming plane has parked at the gate. I often observe deplaning passengers having to weave their way through the crowd waiting to board.
BNA Gate 5 waiting to board the flight to ATL BEFORE the incoming aircraft has even arrived. For some reason, this is one of the worst gates at any airport for gate lice and I have seen this same scenario several times. It gets even worse once the incoming plane has parked at the gate. I often observe deplaning passengers having to weave their way through the crowd waiting to board.
May 12, 2017, 8:33 am
#1716
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: not @ home...
Programs: DL 1.3MM GM , Marriott-Platinum Premier+Lifetime , Hilton-Blue, Nat'l-Emerald Club Executive Elite
Posts: 293
Maybe they make this PA...
"We will not board until everyone is seated or away from the boarding area"
I know this is utopia!
"We will not board until everyone is seated or away from the boarding area"
I know this is utopia!
May 20, 2017, 4:52 pm
#1717
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,295
At MCO right now, JFK, DTW, IND and LAX all boarding here at the end of the terminal. This is the worst I have ever scene here at MCO.
May 20, 2017, 7:00 pm
#1718
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
I just politely ask people that are blocking me whether they are prem or sky priority. If they say no, I ask if they mind if i move ahead of them so i can board. Seems like it works pretty efficiently and nobody gets bent out of shape.
May 21, 2017, 7:39 am
#1719
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, GOES
Posts: 711
May 21, 2017, 1:38 pm
#1720
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MCO
Programs: DL-DM/1MM, HILTON-DIA, .HYATT-DIA/GLOB , IHG-PLT,HERTZ 5*, NATIONAL ES
Posts: 8,691
May 21, 2017, 8:03 pm
#1722
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CLT-adjacent
Programs: AARP, DL Skymiles, Marriot Bonvoy, Moe's Rewards
Posts: 953
I get this. It makes sense. But, and this is a very personal problem, then I'd have to speak to people. If everyone used common sense and respected the system I wouldn't have to interact with people. I'd much rather continue listening to my music and saving my interactions for the staff working the flight.
May 21, 2017, 11:37 pm
#1723
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,356
I get this. It makes sense. But, and this is a very personal problem, then I'd have to speak to people. If everyone used common sense and respected the system I wouldn't have to interact with people. I'd much rather continue listening to my music and saving my interactions for the staff working the flight.
common sense is unfortunately becoming less and less common, pushed out of existence by hyper-focus on electronic stimulation and interaction
May 22, 2017, 10:06 pm
#1724
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: QFF Gold, Flying Blue, Enrich
Posts: 5,366
May 22, 2017, 11:18 pm
#1725
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: MSP & MCO
Programs: DL PM & NRSA, AA Gold, ANA Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, National EC Exec, GE, CLEAR
Posts: 1,225
Now, I have slightly over 1000 posts and despite that being a tad less than yours, I demand you respect mah' authoritah. After all, don't you know who I am?
...Now get me those tags 😂😂😂
