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Why stand in line to board an airplane? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 7 months ago by OhmsLawn to c/[email protected]

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The seats are assigned. People have been standing in line for 15 minutes now. Why on earth would anyone want to stand there, when they could just sit and wait until the line clears?

I understand wanting to get off a plane ASAP, but boarding? You just end up sitting on the plane, waiting for everyone else to get on.

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[–] [email protected] 311 points 7 months ago (44 children)

The seats are assigned, the baggage compartments are self-serve.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (13 children)

But you can fit your hand-luggage under the seat in front

[–] maniacal_gaff 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I will always do everything in my power to NOT check a bag and have them lose it. So I bring a roller bag and a backpack.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I always check my bag and haven't had any go missing in nearly 15 years. It's a lot better with the bar-coded tags and automation.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Lucky. I stopped checking bags when the baggage handlers stole from my locked suitcase.

[–] maniacal_gaff 2 points 7 months ago

Wish I had your luck. I've had issues three times with checked bags in the last 15 years.

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