FirmamentFX
Spot on.
My "local" route is not popular with Lager Louts, Club 18 - 30 types or Hen Parties ( shame). More likely the clientel are city/legal/lovie types visiting their second/third homes. Nevertheless put them within 50 metres of the gate for the free seating flight and young children are at risk of being trampled underfoot....and don't get me started at the nonsense that goes on during boarding itself.
And why do they insist on doing the same when flying with the alternative, full service, pre-allocated seat outfit?