The Boarding Group Scam: How Airlines Profit from Your Last-Minute Boarding

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Discover the Hidden System Behind Airline Boarding—and How to Beat It.
Have you ever looked at your boarding pass and groaned at seeing “Group 8”? You’re not alone. But did you know that your boarding position isn’t random—or even logical? In
The Boarding Group Scam, travel expert Walden Katsande unveils how airlines use fear, status, and confusion to sell you perks that were once free.
This eye-opening book reveals how the simple act of getting on a plane has become a multi-billion-dollar game of manipulation—and what you can do to win it.
Inside, you’ll learn:

  • Why airlines abandoned efficient boarding systems for profit-driven chaos
  • The truth about priority boarding fees, loyalty programs, and “status” perks
  • How your emotions are being used against you—on purpose
  • Practical strategies to board faster, cheaper, and with less stress
  • Which apps, credit cards, and seating tricks really work (and which don’t)
This is more than a travel book—it’s a survival guide for modern air travel. If you’ve ever paid to board early, felt shamed in the gate area, or wondered how everyone got on before you, The Boarding Group Scam is the must-read guide to take back your boarding power.
Board smart. Fly smarter. And never get scammed again.
Perfect for readers of
Ask the Pilot, Freakonomics, and The Art of Travel.