Why am I boarding Group 9?


Why am I boarding Group 9? There are nine boarding groups on American Airlines. These range from Group 1 — reserved for premium class passengers and elite flyers — to Group 9 — reserved for basic economy passengers within the U.S., Canada, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.


What is boarding group 4?

Group 4 is considered priority boarding on American Airlines. Eligible passengers include elite flyers holder AA Gold or Oneworld Ruby status, as well as AirPass travelers, premium economy ticket holders, travelers who bought priority boarding and eligible corporate travelers.


How long do you have when your boarding group is called?

When your Boarding Group is called, you'll have an hour to get to the ride entrance and sign in. There is always a chance that you might not get called if the ride goes down for part of the day, etc.


Why am I always Group 9 on British Airways?

Groups 4 to 9 are based on your seat row number to board from rear to front of the cabin. It is possible that customers travelling together may receive different group numbers. In this case, please make your way to the gate where you will be able to board together.


What does Group 9 mean on American Airlines?

For example, basic economy passengers are typically assigned to Group 9. However, if a passenger with AAdvantage Gold elite status books a basic economy ticket, they will get upgraded to Group 4. Similarly, a basic economy passenger with Platinum elite status will be upgraded to Group 3.


How do I get boarding group 5?

Right after passengers holding tickets with priority boarding (Groups 1 through 4) get on the plane, Group 5 (preferred boarding) goes next. To board in Group 5, you either need to purchase a main cabin extra upgrade or hold an eligible American Airlines credit card.


Is British Airways plus size friendly?

Seatbelts and Extenders Chances are if you're a size 24 or above, you'll need a seatbelt extender to be comfortable. You can ask for this when you board or once you've sat in your seat.


What does boarding Group B mean?

Checking in 24 hours before your flight will usually land you somewhere in the B boarding group — which is generally adequate to find either a window or aisle seat or 2 seats together if you are flying with a companion. Your boarding pass will show your group (A, B, or C) and a number (1-60).


Why am I boarding Group 3?

Group 2 also includes United co-branded credit card members and passengers who have purchased Priority Boarding. Group 3 includes passengers in window seats. Group 4 includes passengers in middle seats. Group 5 includes passengers in aisle seats and all Basic Economy passengers.


What does boarding Group 5 mean?

Group 5 (Preferred boarding) Main Cabin Extra (excluding Basic Economy) AAdvantage® members who earn 15,000 Loyalty Points. Eligible AAdvantage® credit cardmembers*


Is boarding Group 3 last?

Group 2: MileagePlus and Star Alliance Silver members, paid Premier Access of Priority Boarding customers, select United co-branded cardholders (Explorer, Club, and Presidential Plus) Groups 3-5: Economy plus, economy, and Basic Economy passengers (board last)


Can you board with the wrong boarding group?

Unless the gate agent is a real jerk, or you are, the worst that can happen is that you'll be told to wait for your own group. Sometimes you may slil through and be allowed to board while on other occasions the gate agent may ask you to wait until your boarding group is called.


Why am I boarding group 5?

Group 5 is not priority boarding on American Airlines, but Preferred boarding. This group includes passengers that pay for Main Cabin Extra perks, as well as those who hold co-branded AAdvantage airline credit cards.


Why did I get boarding Group 4?

Group 4: Passengers in Premium economy and paying for priority access, AAdvantage Gold, oneworld Ruby status holders, Citi/AAdvantage Executive cardholders, and select corporate travelers.


How do I lower my boarding group?

The earlier you check in, beginning 24 hours before your departure, the lower your boarding group and position will be.”


What does the boarding group number mean?

Your unique group and position combination (for example: A35) will be displayed on your boarding pass and represents a reserved spot in the boarding group at the gate. Numbered posts in each of our gate areas indicate where to line up.


Who gets boarding group 1?

Group 1: Passengers in domestic first class and international business class, AAdvantage Executive Platinum status holders, and active duty US military personnel.


What determines your group when boarding?

For one thing, most airlines determine boarding groups based on ticketing class (first, business, economy or basic economy).


What does boarding Group 9 mean?

There are nine boarding groups on American Airlines. These range from Group 1 — reserved for premium class passengers and elite flyers — to Group 9 — reserved for basic economy passengers within the U.S., Canada, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.


What does boarding group 7 mean?

Who is in group 7 on American? Boarding group 7 on American Airlines includes general boarding for passengers who do not hold any elite status with AAdvantage or Oneworld and do not carry any of the eligible co-branded American Airlines credit cards.