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I had been confused for a while about this too.

nas6034

What do you mean priority security, yes? does that mean FO gets priority security access? links?

cinnamon121

Quote:
Originally Posted by javabytes
I don't think FO is on the sign. Priority check-in, yes, and priority security, yes. But I thought FO gets an early boarding zone but doesn't get to use the carpet.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by delta.com
Silver Medallion members and SkyTeam Elite customers can begin boarding in Zone 2 using the Sky Priority boarding lane when traveling in Economy Class.

I had been confused for a while about this too.


Yep, Silver is supposed be able to use the carpet at Zone 2 to also allow them to "cut" the line in later zones. However, in reality, many GA's are uninformed of the policy, especially since FO is not on the sign and says SkyPriority. I was once told flat-out by a GA that I shouldn't be using the SP lane and then very grudgingly let through. I get that Sky Priority was designed to ensure that DL personnel pay special attention to GM and above, but somehow, instead of keeping their attentions to FO as neutral, it seems an effort is made by personnel to look down. And many GA's conduct boarding by going straight from First Class to Zone 1 to "Zone 2 and everyone else."

I don't mean to start up a big FO complaint thread, but wanted to post the above for the benefit of SMI, the OP, in the hopes that he/she can be informed that many GA's do not know the policy about Silvers and Zone 2 boarding in the SP Lane. Thanks.

javabytes

You're right, they don't. Looks like I turned around the boarding lane and priority security in my head.