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Subject: Re: WSJ: Airlines Try New Strategies To Load Passengers Faster; Posted on: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 23:38:02 -0000


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news:1131060744.952953.22030@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>> The back to front
>> seems like the most efficient method of boarding
>
> I *think* the front-to-back method is used now in order to free up
> overhead bin space - i.e. if you're walking down the plane to row 20
> and you see that the bins are full from 18-27 then you throw your
> steamer trunk into the bin above 15 and walk down the aisle... And so
> on. By boarding the rear last I suspect precious-bin space is
> preserved.
>

This problem arises much less often in Europe, of course, because we don't
take all of our possessions with us when going on a dicky bird.

JohnT


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