Tag Archives: Priority Boarding

Best Boarding Procedure May Not Be Rocket Science, But It Might Be Astrophysics

In our travels, we have encountered several different boarding procedures. None of them seem to work particularly well, though all of them do have in common that we are somehow always the last allowed on.

Southwest Dilutes Cattlecall Again – Offers Priority Checkin

Image by drewgstephens via Flickr This morning, Southwest Airlines announced it would offer an early check-in option for a $10 fee. For years, the Southwest Cattle Call offered a first-come/first-served option. Plastic cards were offered at the counter in order of check-in, and people lined up and boarded in check-in order. Then, when online check-in…