All Aboard!
I just have to share this because it happened 3 weeks ago and I cant get it out of my head.
Flying from MSP on a CRJ550. Waiting at the gate to board. I'm in 2A so I'm hoping to snag a spot in the cubby up front to put my luggage so I dont have to put it in the one behind FC. Its just a hope but if not, no big deal. I'm standing up up against the window at gate A13 (or something like that) and the GA calls for Pre Boarding, Military, I've now grabbed my suitcase handle to start walking towards boarding area and he says "OK... EVERYONE ELSE CAN BOARD NOW" mind you, I get that its like 30 people BUT STILL! My mind was absolutely blown by the absolute chaos that ensued with everyone pushing towards the boarding line.
Then... after everyone is on, the GA comes on and asks a gentleman in C+ to vacate his seat to make room for a disabled passenger and says "YOU CAN JUST SIT IN ANY OPEN SEAT" My flabbers were gasted.
My type-A, rules are meant to be followed - I crave consistency personality was reeling. What a ride.