Zone "Sky"
Mar 8, 2012, 5:53 pm
#17
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As an FO, this removes the bonus that was had by selecting Exit Row (Zone 1 vs Zone 2), but now there is no penalty for choosing bulkhead seating - I'm gonna be Zone 1 no matter what I do.
So now I'm stuck with all the other cardholders in Zone 1
So now I'm stuck with all the other cardholders in Zone 1
Mar 8, 2012, 6:31 pm
#19
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Mar 8, 2012, 6:49 pm
#20
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Checked in on iPhone app for RDU-ATL flight tonight (on Gogo right now) and the Zone was missing. It showed "Zone" on the electronic BP, but nothing below it. Turns out, this is a glitch they saw a few times today. The GA printed a BP that did say "Sky."
BUT, there seemed to be an unusually high number of gate lice who must have thought they were in higher boarding groups with the new labels.
BUT, there seemed to be an unusually high number of gate lice who must have thought they were in higher boarding groups with the new labels.
Mar 8, 2012, 6:57 pm
#21
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Checked in on iPhone app for RDU-ATL flight tonight (on Gogo right now) and the Zone was missing. It showed "Zone" on the electronic BP, but nothing below it. Turns out, this is a glitch they saw a few times today. The GA printed a BP that did say "Sky."
BUT, there seemed to be an unusually high number of gate lice who must have thought they were in higher boarding groups with the new labels.
BUT, there seemed to be an unusually high number of gate lice who must have thought they were in higher boarding groups with the new labels.
On Android "Fly Delta" BP, Zone is blank for a flight tomorrow morning. Checked in this morning. Mentioning this to make clear this issue is not just the iPhone version.
Mar 8, 2012, 7:05 pm
#22
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The text version electronic boarding pass said "SKY" today. I didn't check-in via the app, I did online for my coupon and had it email me the pass. Of course, I'm *stuck* in transcon business so I don't need the coupon. The horror!
Mar 8, 2012, 7:14 pm
#23
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Checked in on iPhone app for RDU-ATL flight tonight (on Gogo right now) and the Zone was missing. It showed "Zone" on the electronic BP, but nothing below it. Turns out, this is a glitch they saw a few times today. The GA printed a BP that did say "Sky."
BUT, there seemed to be an unusually high number of gate lice who must have thought they were in higher boarding groups with the new labels.
BUT, there seemed to be an unusually high number of gate lice who must have thought they were in higher boarding groups with the new labels.
Personally, I think it will be fraught with peril during the actual boarding process for a while until people get used to it.
Mar 8, 2012, 7:17 pm
#24
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This is what AA did boarding for a long time: First, then Business (if applicable), then EXP/PLT/corresponding oneworld elites in coach (sometimes separated into subgroups), then PriorityAAccess (which includes all elites and Y fares), then zone 1-6. It makes for a mess; kettles in zone 1 think they'll board first, so they (perfectly reasonably) congregate by the jetbridge door. AA relatively recently simplified this a bit.
I don't understand why Delta has (apparently) gone away from their more clear setup.
I don't understand why Delta has (apparently) gone away from their more clear setup.
Mar 8, 2012, 8:36 pm
#25
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To clarify, they will announce boarding for "Sky Priority customers." (as opposed to calling for Zone SKY) Which I suspect will be confusing to folks who don't know what SP means, such as lowly FOs or general members who might think...I'm a SkyMiles Member, I have priority boarding! (You haven't seen it all until you see a self-declared SM Member going DYKWIA on a flight.)
Then they'll be embarrassed when they have to stand in the penalty box & not be able to board.
Then they'll be embarrassed when they have to stand in the penalty box & not be able to board.
Mar 8, 2012, 8:46 pm
#26
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Mar 8, 2012, 8:58 pm
#28
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But I hope now that AMEX holders w no Medallion status are in Zone 1, which is really Zone 3, he/she will be happy with their 'priority' status.
Mar 8, 2012, 9:09 pm
#30
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