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Subject: Re: WSJ: Airlines Try New Strategies To Load Passengers Faster; Posted on: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 06:57:27 +0000 (UTC)


gglave@softtracks.com wrote:
> > 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.
>
> Cheers,
> Geoff Glave
> Vancouver, Canada

Personally, I think they need to limit the size and number of carry-ons
even further - or enforce the rules they already have. The size of
some of the things people try to pass off as carry-ons is ridiculous.

-L.

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