Some great comments there DeaLMeouT.
I agree with the comment about knowing where you are in the queue - the US carriers have where you are on the standby list and how many people have been cleared.
Why can't they have a section on the website saying what number you are (no names) on the list. e.g. 30 staff listed, you are number 20. If you know you have no hope, you will change your plans and that seems easier to manage at check in.