Newbie A-list question
May 23, 2021, 6:54 am
#16
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: midwest
Posts: 76
I was not aware. In this case, do you mention to the gate attendant prior to boarding that you are A-List but have a B assignment?
May 23, 2021, 8:02 am
#17
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Location: Nashville -Past DL Plat, FO, WN-CP, various hotel programs
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I have only used this once, but I have heard some A-listers just get into line after A-60 and board before any announcement.
May 23, 2021, 6:55 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,813
In the few occasions I've had to do that I just lined up behind A-60 and told the OA I was A-List and flash my BP. It's worked every time.
Last edited by rsteinmetz70112; May 25, 2021 at 9:46 am
May 24, 2021, 10:15 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List, CLEAR+, Covid-19
Posts: 4,964
As another DP, i never buy BS and only get AT if I have no choice- but I'm flying all the time and almost always get A16-20 (ironically enough, as I don't like lines and standing around so I wait for the "A16-30" call to get up and board after A-30).
May 24, 2021, 11:16 am
#20
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Location: Nashville -Past DL Plat, FO, WN-CP, various hotel programs
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Seat selection is not much different at a-20 vs a-30, unless you want exit rows. Otherwise, even A60 will still get an aisle if wanted. Or window.
May 25, 2021, 9:16 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Norman, Oklahoma
Programs: Southwest A List Preferred, Bonvoy Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, American Airlines Gold
Posts: 694
I've boarded this way many times. I'm standby, and I have a really crappy boarding position so this is my best option.