tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post2803890378210816319..comments2024-03-15T00:27:48.794-07:00Comments on Retire In Style Blog Too: Dear Delta Airlines: Why Do You Board First Class First?Barbara Torrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09618291241661047482noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-16767397576276514472014-12-06T12:56:37.791-08:002014-12-06T12:56:37.791-08:00Well iPhone Vietnamese airlines and I don't th...Well iPhone Vietnamese airlines and I don't think I've ever flown a Chinese airline. I can imagine that first class are happy campers when they have assigned seats. But why would they board first? I'm still wondering that.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-79533432987427985162014-12-03T23:27:19.602-08:002014-12-03T23:27:19.602-08:00I often wondered that myself. I figured I would r...I often wondered that myself. I figured I would rather wait in a lovely lounge and board on last call without rushing that is. Now, however, since I am NOT even close to First Class seating, I rush to be at the front of the line for the call just so I can squeeze my carry on in the bin above me rather than ten rows in another direction! Somehow, I don't think First Class flyers have to worry about that. At least it is an improvement over the Chinese flights where seats were not even assigned! Their First Class had BIG smiles! :)Eileen Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166513893416847503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-29378389505093904522014-10-12T16:30:28.130-07:002014-10-12T16:30:28.130-07:00Oh that wonderful "IF"!Oh that wonderful "IF"!<br>Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-40426228427816175722014-10-12T16:29:57.096-07:002014-10-12T16:29:57.096-07:00You make me want to travel 1st Class but I just do...You make me want to travel 1st Class but I just don't see that EVER happening!<br>Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-12070066825594678942014-10-10T18:43:54.513-07:002014-10-10T18:43:54.513-07:00I agree! If I was flying first class, I would rath...I agree! If I was flying first class, I would rather have more time to lounge around the airport than to sit on the plane and watch another 100 people board it.menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-58240937863947820012014-10-09T15:57:46.299-07:002014-10-09T15:57:46.299-07:00Oh my gosh...really Pia? A drink? I have never r...Oh my gosh...really Pia? A drink? I have never ridden first class or even business class. However, I have sat very close and often tell stewardess that there is really not any point in closing the curtain...I know what goes on up there anyway. Evidently I was wrong!Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-32052218815359024292014-10-08T14:19:40.798-07:002014-10-08T14:19:40.798-07:00My father would wait to be the last person to boar...My father would wait to be the last person to board no matter what class he was in. Didn't like the hassle.<br>Me I like boarding early if I'm in first or business class--I'm seated, comfortable and can plane people watch<br>Also they'll usually offer you a drink so you watch while imbibing!piahttp://courtingdestiny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-52664923993581640442014-10-08T10:13:59.171-07:002014-10-08T10:13:59.171-07:00They may 'board' first class first, but yo...They may 'board' first class first, but you certainly don't have to board then. If you straggle up after the last boarding they won't have given away your seats. When we flew to Hawaii last year I did board first in First Class and enjoyed the extra time to get settled before I had to be completely seated and belted in. Putting items in my cubby, getting used to the controls for the recliner and light and such was much easier since I could move around.catladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042274464310751425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-70298345362311428442014-10-07T14:39:59.127-07:002014-10-07T14:39:59.127-07:00Southwest would be my choice by far. If you are se...Southwest would be my choice by far. If you are seated in the rear and are asked to put your allowed luggage in the bin above your seat it seems to me that we would not be stumbling all over each other. I suppose they have tried it both ways and have found that people would rather board early even though the aisles are clogged and people are no well organized.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-71788751473161327222014-10-07T14:38:00.296-07:002014-10-07T14:38:00.296-07:00Well, we alway do have a choice I suppose. Until t...Well, we alway do have a choice I suppose. Until the airlines get a handle on bin hogs that will board as early as they can and take up so much space that no one can put anything else on, boarding by zone will be necessary. Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-53508854311884558562014-10-06T01:41:07.597-07:002014-10-06T01:41:07.597-07:00I think they do it both as a status thing and beca...I think they do it both as a status thing and because people dump their luggage in the bins at the front even if they sit in the back. I prefer SW's approach but their whole business model is different.Juhlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440147890620303894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-65046649411078288732014-10-05T16:16:09.577-07:002014-10-05T16:16:09.577-07:00As an MVP on Alaska, I'm weak enough to feel s...As an MVP on Alaska, I'm weak enough to feel special when I'm called to board early. I get my pick of the overhead spaces.<br><br>On the other hand, I can stay behind, or run late, or get an espresso and board last if I want.<br><br>Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.com