Originally Posted by
Fpmx772
According to all three gate agents, our spouses have priority over all delta employee regardless of hire date...
Both the DL traveler and the CP travelers are S3. Thus, it comes down to DOH to determine priority. A DL rider with a hire date in the 1970s will always get on before a CP rider (including spouses) on a CP airplane. Retiree/other are another case altogether.