mcinerney

I am currently at the airport in Minneapolis. I personally think airports are great for people watching.

One thing I have noticed recently is that EVERYONE has some kind of “elite” status. What used to be a privledge is now the norm. There used to be a shorter line to get through security for these “elite” travelers….today I found it interesting that the “standard / basic traveler” line was SHORTER than the elite line.

When pre-boarding begins, 80% of all passengers fit in to some kind of elite group that qualifies them to run to the front of the line.

The best part is watching “that guy” try to get to the front claiming he is “super special class elite sky team gold member,” only to find out that everyone else in line is the same. It’s like trying to walk to the front of the line at a club in Las Vegas because someone in the lobby handed you a VIP card.

Me? I just occassionslly fly and don’t fit into any kind of special group. Would it matter anymore? I made it through security quicker than the elite passengers today and boarded the plane with everyone else.

Maybe someday I will carry the gold ALL ACCESS, free coffee, aisle only member card. Until then, there is cheap entertainment at the airport for me watching other people.