changing boarding procedures
Nov 2, 2005 | 10:40 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: BSB
Programs: DL 2 MM
Posts: 5,002
I mentioned the "Reverse Pyramid" boarding last week at NWA World HQ
I mentioned reverse pyramid boarding last week when I was meeting in Eagan. The problem with it for NWA is that Elites value pre-boarding and having the chance to stow rollerboards and carry-on luggage. If you let 60 or 85 Elites pre-board using a Reverse Pyramid boarding process doesn't work.
I don't expect NWA to change from Elite pre-boarding to reverse pyramid boarding anytime soon.
RC
I don't expect NWA to change from Elite pre-boarding to reverse pyramid boarding anytime soon.
RC
Nov 3, 2005 | 10:33 am
#17
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 143
Why not leave pre-boarding as it is, and then use the reverse pyramid for everyone else? The elites should be settled in their seats by the time the rest of the plane starts boarding.
It isn't like elites board by row today.
It isn't like elites board by row today.
Nov 3, 2005 | 10:49 am
#18
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: DCA
Programs: NW Gold now, WC, SPG Gold
Posts: 386
Originally Posted by DannyS
Why not leave pre-boarding as it is, and then use the reverse pyramid for everyone else? The elites should be settled in their seats by the time the rest of the plane starts boarding.
It isn't like elites board by row today.
It isn't like elites board by row today.
Nov 3, 2005 | 11:14 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Washington, D.C.
Programs: UA Premier 1K: PlAAtinum; DL SM, MM; Marriott Gold; CO Plat Emeritus; NW Plat Emeritus
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Didn't they do the window-middle-aisle thing on Shuttle by United and then abandon it?
I did a recent JetBlue flight -- since they were using front and rear doors (listening, NW?) they strted from the middle. Perfect, since I had the exit row.
I did a recent JetBlue flight -- since they were using front and rear doors (listening, NW?) they strted from the middle. Perfect, since I had the exit row.
Nov 3, 2005 | 1:22 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: Delta MM, Marriott Life Titanium, Hilton Diamond, United Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,908
Originally Posted by NWsilverflyer
Well, that is if they don't abandon pre-boarding...
Taking the benefit away across the board would probably encourage an Elite revolt NW probably doesn't need right now.