Good point Glagirl, shame the girl at the other end of the bridge can't be trusted to read a small piece of card. Would you like a straw to clutch at? For God's sake you're checking the same thing at BOTH ENDS of the same airbridge. Clearly all those airlines that allow this highly dangerous loophole to remain open must be grounded. Summon the authorities so they may be warned!
Some people can't see the wood for the trees. Frequent fliers see the disparity between airlines more than the staff that are the "experts" it seems. You check boarding cards because you are told to, fair enough. The fact that not everyone does is a clue that it might *NOT* be as essential as you are told. I hope you don't believe everything your employer tells you. Perhaps "your terms and conditions are safe".......