What qualifies you to board a plane first?

Preboarding is available for Customers who have a specific seating need to accommodate their disability and/or need assistance in boarding the aircraft or stowing an assistive device. Customers who are traveling with assistance and emotional support animals qualify for preboarding.



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The Air Carrier Access Act requires airlines to let travelers with disabilities board “before all other passengers, including first-class passengers, elite-level passengers, members of the military, and passengers with small children.” However, that's where government mandates for boarding both begin and end.

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Boarding groups are usually assigned to passengers at check-in, or can be predetermined based on airline status or special classifications like passengers with disabilities or families. Boarding groups might also be a perk of having status on an airline.

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Some Customers with disabilities are able to preboard at the very beginning of the boarding process prior to general boarding. Preboarding is available for Customers with disabilities who need a specific seat to accommodate a disability, need assistance boarding the aircraft, or need to stow an assistive device.

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All passengers flying in a premium cabin get priority boarding. But the group you'll be assigned to depends on which class of service you're flying. Passengers in the front cabin board with Group 1.

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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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However, sometimes, one of the best things to say to an anxious flyer is actually to change the topic from the flight. Get their mind on something else and you might find that they are able to forget about their flight worries for a few minutes.

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People want to board a plane first because it gives them the opportunity to get settled in and find their seat before everyone else. It also allows them to store any carry-on items they may have, such as a laptop or purse, without having to worry about someone taking their spot.

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If you expect a full flight, try to board earlier – this will improve your chances to get cabin space for your luggage over your designated seat.

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Tip 6: Skip the queues Once in the terminal, it is worth talking to a member of the staff near the check-in line, as they can normally send you down to a disabled or priority passenger line to check in, which is less stressful.

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JSX, Breeze, and other airlines, as well as Autism Double-Checked, provide practice boarding events across the country so families can get their kids used to flying. Some are offered in conjunction with the Arc's Wings for Autism program or other local autism organizations.

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The most common reason for denied boarding is overbooking. This is when airlines sell more tickets than there are seats on the aircraft. The reason for this common practice is so-called 'no-shows'.

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Buying Priority Boarding You can buy priority boarding online in My trips or on the United app. Your boarding pass must say “Priority Boarding” to receive benefits.

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If you need your carry-on bag during a long layover or prefer not to wait at a late-night baggage claim after a long day of flying, then purchasing a priority boarding upgrade may be well worth it. In essence, purchasing priority boarding is staking claim to readily accessible overhead bin space.

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