athena53
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Refreshed my hatred for flying yesterday. Went through Atlanta on Delta. WHAT THE F IS THE DEAL WITH THE "POSTS" FOR THE ZONES As in stand behind this post for 1st class, this post for Priority, this for 1, and for 2 and for 3? Still have a mob with no organization. I'm convinced they just want to promote the idea of classes so it will motivate more to upgrade.
No, they took their cue from Southwest. It's to avoid what the people on flyertalk.com refer to as "gate lice". You're in Boarding Group 1 and there's a mob of people in front of you who aren't moving even though Group 1 is boarding. So, those in BG 1 have to politely ask the people who aren't moving if they're in Boarding Group 1 and ask them to step aside if they aren't. I know their motivation- I do my share of flying in Boarding Group 125- they want to be the first to board when their group IS called. I can understand that but they still need to avoid slowing down the boarding process.
And yes, the gate lice are weighed down with carry-ons. That's why they're in a hurry to board- to get the remaining overhead space.