Boarding airplanes is an exercise in frustration and annoyance. People are slow, don’t pay attention, and take waaaaaaay too long to get into their seat once they get to their row. Don’t be slow! With a little planning getting into your airplane seat quickly and getting out of the way of other passengers is completely…
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When to wait for people to put their suitcase into the overhead bin
My experience with American Airlines’ new boarding process
Earlier this year American Airlines announced they would be changing up their boarding process starting March 1. Traditionally they have started with First Class, Executive Platinum, and other groups before Group 1 boarded. This has led to gate crowding, confusion from infrequent fliers, and generally slower boarding. The new process gives (almost) everyone a group…
Don’t block the boarding lane. Please.
You guys have heard me talk about crowding around the boarding area before your group is called. How it slows down the boarding process for everyone, so please don’t do it. Well, you know what really slows down boarding? When someone is standing in the middle of the boarding lane, not moving, completely oblivious to the…
Poll: Do you wait for people putting up their suitcase?
Quick travel tip: Don’t hold too much
We’ve all been there. You think you have more time than you do, and you end up boarding the plane holding a latte, breakfast, your boarding pass, your phone, a magazine, and maybe your laptop—plus carrying your rollabord and briefcase. It’s a recipe for awkward maneuvers and accidental spills. Or for some, they plan it…
Getting up and down from the window seat
On a flight a few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get my favorite seat (after being upgraded): the exit row aisle. I knew I could get up if I needed to, plus I had plenty of room in front of me. Or so I thought. When I arrived, the gentleman who had the…