Are We a Nation of Line-Cutters, or Are We the Line?

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1. very interesting. premium passes at amusement parks actually take away from other customers.

it's not like the premium pass customers get extra padding on the roller coaster or something like that. cushy extras that others don't get, but others still get the standard ride.

no, premium pass customers actually get to force others to wait in line longer. the amusement park isn't actually giving them anything extra, they're simply agreeing to let them take away from others and not kick them out of the park for it.


preferential boarding on airlines is particularly silly, because the advantage is so minimal. we're talking about literally maybe 3 extra minutes waiting at the gate instead of waiting on the plane. it's not like premium pass fliers depart or arrive any sooner. it seems like they created this distinction SOLELY to make the premium pass flyers feel superior to others. in truth, everyone, including the premium pass flyers, would benefit most from boarding people in the most efficient method possible so that the plane can depart on time. shifting the boarding based on passenger status can only cause more delays, which inconvenience even the premium pass fliers.