I am having flashbacks of the Colonel's wife wearing his rank. Lady you have so much to learn about this industry. (we all do) but just a month ago you didn't know what an airplane was (exaggerating a bit) and now you chime this in. The system works on priority of who checks in first. That way is fair for everyone. If you really need to get there you get a pass that will put you ahead of all other non revs. And if you are in the middle of a connection then you will also be aged in the line. If they did what you are suggesting then people would walk up to the counter 20 before departure and try to get onthe flight asthey do with the j/s, that would make a night mare for commuters.