When I fly between Florida and Vermont I look for the cheapest option available within reason. I could get a cheap flight from Plattsburgh, NY, to Tampa, FL, but then the cost of ground transportation to my final destination would cancel any savings.
I suppose the airlines are not happy about those cheap tickets and I typically don't take luggage back and forth and my legs are not so long that I need to spring for extra leg room. So I am "punished" along with other cheap ticket holders by being in the last group to board the plane. (Well, jokes on you, airlines, because extra time on a cramped plane does not strike me as a major perk.)
Priority passengers get to board first, AND (this kills me!) they get to use the priority lane as they scan their tickets and enter the runway to the plane entrance. There is a cordoned off lane you get to walk. It's right next to the commoner lane and you end up walking the exact same path to the plane so I really don't get the big whoop of this.
I snapped this picture on my way to Florida a couple of weeks ago. The priority lane was closed off so the rest of the passengers had to reach across to scan tickets. I really don't understand the purpose being served here. I guess airline personnel didn't either since they soon took down the blue barrier and allowed remaining passengers to walk through the priority side since that reaching thing was slowing down getting the plane boarded.
I suppose the airlines are not happy about those cheap tickets and I typically don't take luggage back and forth and my legs are not so long that I need to spring for extra leg room. So I am "punished" along with other cheap ticket holders by being in the last group to board the plane. (Well, jokes on you, airlines, because extra time on a cramped plane does not strike me as a major perk.)
Priority passengers get to board first, AND (this kills me!) they get to use the priority lane as they scan their tickets and enter the runway to the plane entrance. There is a cordoned off lane you get to walk. It's right next to the commoner lane and you end up walking the exact same path to the plane so I really don't get the big whoop of this.
I snapped this picture on my way to Florida a couple of weeks ago. The priority lane was closed off so the rest of the passengers had to reach across to scan tickets. I really don't understand the purpose being served here. I guess airline personnel didn't either since they soon took down the blue barrier and allowed remaining passengers to walk through the priority side since that reaching thing was slowing down getting the plane boarded.
The only reason to board early is the space in the bins above that seems to run out when 80% have boarded.
ReplyDeleteI remember when flying was civilized and fun. I'm old.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I'd rather board later rather than earlier, and since my carry-on fits under the seat in front of me, I don't worry about overhead storage bins.
ReplyDeleteEileen
Oh am I glad I don't fly but then my trips are pretty limited to how far I can travel in two days by car.
ReplyDeleteI haven't flown for several years now, but I am always bemused by those who must crowd on the plane as soon as they can. I guess it is the fight for overhead bin space. And then those some people get in everyone else's way stuffing the bins.
ReplyDeleteAgree, except ... I don't want my flight to be TOO cheap. Are they running tires on the landing gear until they are bald? Did they skip the oil change? Water down the de-icing solution?
ReplyDeleteI have been on a big plane.. but I prefer to let the ducks and birds fly.
ReplyDeleteThe last time I flew was 2013, when I traveled to Miami and Washington, DC. I have no desire to fly anymore.
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