Elite boarding lane testing
Jan 25, 2012, 9:05 am
#91
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Bonvoy Amb LTT, HHonors Diamond, AA ExPlat, United Silver
Posts: 641
It would seem fair to board CPs with FC, but I would not board each level of preferred separately. Would increase the length of boarding and does not seem necessary. Plat & Gold could easily be combined. Silver should still be boarded ahead of the CC holders, possibly with Z 1. They need to be given acknowledgement of their status, which shows much greater loyalty than a CC
Jan 28, 2012, 11:52 pm
#92
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PHX
Programs: IHG Platinum, Hertz Gold, National Emerald
Posts: 705
it's a-coming!
Well myself and a few coworkers just spent 4 hours re-arranging all the seating and putting out the stanchions throughout the entire low B concourse. The Corp mucky-mucks come and inspect it on monday and then if they are happy with how everything is set up, it'll start up this week.
It's not too bad, if I do say so myself. Though I will admit cause of the small amount of space we have at the end of the concourse there's not as much seating in the immediate gate areas down there. We have seats that go down the center of the concourse and the seating area between B8 and B10 has about double the amount of seats now so hopefully that will make up for things.
Hopefully ya'll will enjoy the new priority lanes.
It's not too bad, if I do say so myself. Though I will admit cause of the small amount of space we have at the end of the concourse there's not as much seating in the immediate gate areas down there. We have seats that go down the center of the concourse and the seating area between B8 and B10 has about double the amount of seats now so hopefully that will make up for things.
Hopefully ya'll will enjoy the new priority lanes.
Jan 29, 2012, 4:57 am
#93
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Bonvoy Amb LTT, HHonors Diamond, AA ExPlat, United Silver
Posts: 641
Well myself and a few coworkers just spent 4 hours re-arranging all the seating and putting out the stanchions throughout the entire low B concourse. The Corp mucky-mucks come and inspect it on monday and then if they are happy with how everything is set up, it'll start up this week.
It's not too bad, if I do say so myself. Though I will admit cause of the small amount of space we have at the end of the concourse there's not as much seating in the immediate gate areas down there. We have seats that go down the center of the concourse and the seating area between B8 and B10 has about double the amount of seats now so hopefully that will make up for things.
Hopefully ya'll will enjoy the new priority lanes.
It's not too bad, if I do say so myself. Though I will admit cause of the small amount of space we have at the end of the concourse there's not as much seating in the immediate gate areas down there. We have seats that go down the center of the concourse and the seating area between B8 and B10 has about double the amount of seats now so hopefully that will make up for things.
Hopefully ya'll will enjoy the new priority lanes.
Jan 29, 2012, 5:51 am
#94
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PHX
Programs: IHG Platinum, Hertz Gold, National Emerald
Posts: 705
Jan 30, 2012, 6:41 am
#95
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Bonvoy Amb LTT, HHonors Diamond, AA ExPlat, United Silver
Posts: 641
Jan 30, 2012, 7:49 am
#96
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA-EXP, MR-PP
Posts: 3,440
CLT had dual lines few weeks ago for few days it seems then they went away.
Flying out tomorrow from CLT will let you know if they are back.
Flying out tomorrow from CLT will let you know if they are back.
Jan 30, 2012, 8:46 am
#97
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: PHL
Programs: US-G/*G, SPG-G, MR-G, Avis-F
Posts: 162
Speaking with the GA in MCO on Saturday... he was telling me that they are preparing for it at all the US gates there. He wasn't sure if they were starting it this week, or next. but, for sure it was happening.
Those of us flying out of PHL are going to be in for some real fun. There is not enough room for one lane at many of the B/C corridor gates (the ones at the end should be OK), let alone trying to add another. They may have to remove seats in the waiting area and come up to the podium, from the window side... joy! I don't see them spilling the lanes out into the corridors. That would be a real mess.
When you add that to all the gate lice - ugh!!!
Those of us flying out of PHL are going to be in for some real fun. There is not enough room for one lane at many of the B/C corridor gates (the ones at the end should be OK), let alone trying to add another. They may have to remove seats in the waiting area and come up to the podium, from the window side... joy! I don't see them spilling the lanes out into the corridors. That would be a real mess.
When you add that to all the gate lice - ugh!!!
Jan 30, 2012, 11:48 am
#98
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Bonvoy Amb LTT, HHonors Diamond, AA ExPlat, United Silver
Posts: 641
Speaking with the GA in MCO on Saturday... he was telling me that they are preparing for it at all the US gates there. He wasn't sure if they were starting it this week, or next. but, for sure it was happening.
Those of us flying out of PHL are going to be in for some real fun. There is not enough room for one lane at many of the B/C corridor gates (the ones at the end should be OK), let alone trying to add another. They may have to remove seats in the waiting area and come up to the podium, from the window side... joy! I don't see them spilling the lanes out into the corridors. That would be a real mess.
When you add that to all the gate lice - ugh!!!
Those of us flying out of PHL are going to be in for some real fun. There is not enough room for one lane at many of the B/C corridor gates (the ones at the end should be OK), let alone trying to add another. They may have to remove seats in the waiting area and come up to the podium, from the window side... joy! I don't see them spilling the lanes out into the corridors. That would be a real mess.
When you add that to all the gate lice - ugh!!!
Jan 30, 2012, 12:41 pm
#99
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ONT
Programs: AA Gold, WN A-, UA S, HH ♦, IHG Spire, Hertz Prez O, TSA Disparager
Posts: 2,159
I'll be flying in and out of PHX this week and PHL next week. Can't wait to experience the fun.
Jan 30, 2012, 7:07 pm
#100
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: here
Programs: US1, HHDiamond, MR Lifetime Plat, Nat'l Exec, Avis 1st, Priority Plat
Posts: 374
Good to know. Let's see how it works.
Feb 6, 2012, 6:46 am
#101
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ONT
Programs: AA Gold, WN A-, UA S, HH ♦, IHG Spire, Hertz Prez O, TSA Disparager
Posts: 2,159
Boarding 1192 PHX-PHL on 2/5, the DYKWIAs and gate lice stormed both lanes rather than lining up one the Elite side.
It's going to take awhile to catch on.
It's going to take awhile to catch on.
Feb 6, 2012, 7:49 am
#102
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 209
Just broarded phx - dfw. I was late getting to the gate and the lane worked exactly as planned. The ga even refused boarding to a non elite. And boy that lady was not happy being told she can't board. She went in a rant about everyone being elite lol. Oh well! At least it's working!
Feb 6, 2012, 11:49 am
#103
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DCA, SEA, AUS
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 260
Just broarded phx - dfw. I was late getting to the gate and the lane worked exactly as planned. The ga even refused boarding to a non elite. And boy that lady was not happy being told she can't board. She went in a rant about everyone being elite lol. Oh well! At least it's working!
Feb 6, 2012, 10:09 pm
#104
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: US Airways (Platinum), HHonors (Diamond)
Posts: 62
Flew PHX-LAX today, first time with these new lanes. There was a slight imporvement, but overall not what I would have hoped for. They need to better break the lines into zone numbers. Our expedited line had a mix of FC, zone 1 and zone 2, plus a few others that didn't know any better.
Feb 26, 2012, 2:21 pm
#105
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
Just call me Ambassador Fries
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Zone 2 All the other ambassadors you know
Zone 3 First Class
Zone 4 G, P, CP, *A G etc.
Zone 5 S and Credit card
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