As a frequent business and family traveler I have mixed emotions here. On the business side I love it. Seeing the "line campers" an hour or more before the flight has always driven me nuts. I am anxious to see how it works out
As the father of a 2-year old I am a little disappointed to see the change in pre-boarding. I like the ease if having a few extra moments to get my daughter situated. However I'm optimistic and I think the new board-by-numbers plan offsets the change. My wife and I stay on top of checking in and should have no issue with getting an A card. Since the cattle line is being eliminated there is no need to try and camp out with a wiggly toddler.
Overall I think it's a good idea and an improvement.
Finally, I'd like to address a previous poster who admonished us parents and feels that children simply need more discipline. To this person I say Traveling AS a child is a far cry traveling WITH a child. My daughter is very well behaved, does not jump on people, run away or have tantrums. We travel often with her and she has already earned several free flights through her Rapid Rewards account. She is however only 2 years old. Even under the best circumstances that can be a challenge when traveling. As I mentioned I think the new process provides a good solution, but to those without children who think we parents are getting over on everyone else by pre-boarding I say try and have a little sympathy.
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