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re: Why do airlines board planes front to back?
Posted on 5/18/22 at 5:04 pm to NotoriousFSU
Posted on 5/18/22 at 5:04 pm to NotoriousFSU
Rich people pay to be seated prior to the unwashed masses to look at them with derision and so that the rich people get guaranteed overhead space.
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Posted on 5/18/22 at 5:04 pm to NotoriousFSU
Classism. Rich people and people not flying on their company dime get first on first off treatment.
Also to all you assholes in the back who stand up immediately when the plane stops and run to the front - you are the worst people ever.
Also to all you assholes in the back who stand up immediately when the plane stops and run to the front - you are the worst people ever.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 5:07 pm to NotoriousFSU
I've always thought it would be best to load back to front but Group A still boards first. Minimal people going past after you sit. Relax. Then, deboard front to back. Easy peasy Japanesey.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 5:13 pm to Samso
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The solution is to figure out how to handle carryon space privileges. They could maybe have a service for elites where the gate workers place their luggage above assigned seats before everyone boards. Then elites board last.
Last 5 rows must gate check their overhead carry-ons if the flight is at 80%+ capacity. 90%+ last 10 rows
It’s a thought.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 5:23 pm to BigPerm30
quote:I had a lot of fun with this over the last couple weeks.
so the rich people can laugh at all the poors when they walk past.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 5:59 pm to NotoriousFSU
Stupidity
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:05 pm to NotoriousFSU
It depends on the airline. My wife used to work for JetBlue so I've flown a shitload of their flights.
They first seat anyone needing a wheelchair and/or the elderly who move slowly.
Next, Mosaic customers (basically, their "frequent as frick flier club" and active military (must have your ID).
After that are the Exit Row and Even More Legroom passengers (the larger seats are at the front of the plane and cost more because of the extra room).
From that point it's loaded back-to-front (which is divided into a couple of groups). This goes pretty quickly.
They first seat anyone needing a wheelchair and/or the elderly who move slowly.
Next, Mosaic customers (basically, their "frequent as frick flier club" and active military (must have your ID).
After that are the Exit Row and Even More Legroom passengers (the larger seats are at the front of the plane and cost more because of the extra room).
From that point it's loaded back-to-front (which is divided into a couple of groups). This goes pretty quickly.
This post was edited on 5/18/22 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:10 pm to NotoriousFSU
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Maybe I’m alone here, but boarding first when the flight has assigned seating doesn’t seem beneficial to me. You just pay more to sit on the plane waiting longer for everyone to board. Wouldn’t it be more of a luxury to be the last ones to board so you don’t have to be on the plane longer or in case you’re running late for whatever reason?
It's better if you ride the bus. The challenge is definitely beyond your pay grade.
Apparently lacking in critical thinking skills. Flying Southwest there is reason to get on board as fast as possible .....
If you are seated in seat 38 "A" on a normal flight. Other than the possibility of there being zero overhead storage ..... sit in the gate until they call 10 to enter the plane. Then you can waltz to your seat in the back of the bus.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:19 pm to NotoriousFSU
It would be more orderly too. Fills up from back to front and nobody in your way trying to cram bags in overhead dept.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:20 pm to NotoriousFSU
I always get on the plane last. I like it that way!
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:20 pm to NotoriousFSU
When me and the wife(no pics) were coming back from Vegas a couple weeks back Delta loaded the first class and comfort first, then started loading from the back. We were towards the front of the main cabin and I barely had room for our overhead luggage by the time we got on. I had to cram them in
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:23 pm to FredBear
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When me and the wife(no pics) were coming back from Vegas a couple weeks back Delta loaded the first class and comfort first, then started loading from the back. We were towards the front of the main cabin and I barely had room for our overhead luggage by the time we got on. I had to cram them in
I was seated in First Class. Had no problem ....
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:51 pm to FredBear
I feel like more airlines started loading back to front during COVID. I think I had one flight where they boarded us just a couple rows at a time.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:54 pm to NotoriousFSU
It’s because I want to get in my big comfy first class chair, order a drink, and watch the plebes file past.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:54 pm to NotoriousFSU
Only the greyhound of the sky does this.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 6:57 pm to Oilfieldbiology
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Rich people pay to be seated prior to the unwashed masses to look at them with derision and so that the rich people get guaranteed overhead space.
This. But unironically.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 7:04 pm to NotoriousFSU
I always thought that it should board back to front, or load the plan through a back door if possible. This would require a longer bridge to reach the back of the plan etc.
The issue with this is that the better seats are usually upfront and if they board last they will wait longer to board and possibly run out of luggage space.
The issue with this is that the better seats are usually upfront and if they board last they will wait longer to board and possibly run out of luggage space.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 7:08 pm to Pax Regis
quote:never seen this happen.
Also to all you a-holes in the back who stand up immediately when the plane stops and run to the front - you are the worst people ever.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 7:24 pm to Samso
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100% due to carry-on overhead space.
I've flown quite a bit and honestly have never not had an overhead space for my bag. Granted I fly with a backpack, not a suitcase and sometimes I put it 1-2 rows in front of my seat assignment.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 8:11 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Alaska Air boards their Combi airplanes from the back
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