Subject: Re: WSJ: Airlines Try New Strategies To Load Passengers Faster;

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Subject: Re: WSJ: Airlines Try New Strategies To Load Passengers Faster;

Posted on: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:58:07 PST

kuacou241@yahoo.com wrote:

> To our surprise, the new system at United didn't seem to make a big
> difference to the boarding process. Like many airlines, United lets so
> many elite frequent fliers board early that they clog up the aisles no
> matter when everyone else boards. Families are often allowed to board
> together, and this can further disrupt the system.

The United system never made sense to me, because the aisle passengers
are blocking the aisle the entire length of the aisle. The back to front
seems like the most efficient method of boarding. Of course if you
really want efficiency, you have two jetways or two stairways.

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