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Originally Posted by cboado
no no, Gromit. You've misunderstood me. I don't expect to be given red carpet treatment by any means. But if you see someone holding a child with their hands full, wouldn't you be nice enough to hold the door open for them so it doesn't slam in their face? That's all we were asking for. It's just a question of common courtesy.
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It's NOT the same thing. Of course any decent human being isn't going to allow a door to shut on someone possibly casing injury to the child, adult or both. That's just common decency. The last time I checked, though, the aircraft door isn't left swinging so it would potentially hit someone.
Here's the issue. "Pre-boarding" or "priority boarding" is something that is done to accommodate those with disabilities and is offered as a perk for those who paid for first/business class and those who have by their frequent patronage achieved elite status with the airline. Pregnancy and traveling with children isn't a disability. As Gromit801 reiterated (yes, it was "plagiarized"
from this thread and originally stated by...moi) just because you have kids doesn't automatically give you a free pass to the front of the line. Allowing you and your brood special privileges only dilutes the benefit that others have earned.