re: Why do people rush to be first to board a plane?

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Because I fly Southwest for most trips under 3 hours and want a good seat

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This is the only reason I would try to board first but if I fly SW I'll pay the extra to get priority boarding usually.

For international travel it's always business or first and I'm spoiled in that regard. It is nice to not even deal with the coach boarding process. On 777's you board differently and they don't even walk past you as you're wiping down with your warm wash cloth and the stewardess is putting up your carry-on and getting your drink.