Proper Etiquette to Leaving an Airplane for the Most Efficient Deplaning
Jul 21, 2015, 10:31 pm
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Proper Etiquette to Leaving an Airplane for the Most Efficient Deplaning
A little off topic, but I am Plat. Med. on Delta so I had to post it here - And to add to some AA comments a page back - I was on a quick flight from NYC-DTW on an AA CRJ seated towards the back (the AA fare was I think half what Delta was charging so had to go with the "cheaper" of the 2).
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
Jul 21, 2015, 11:01 pm
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Jul 22, 2015, 12:32 am
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A little off topic, but I am Plat. Med. on Delta so I had to post it here - And to add to some AA comments a page back - I was on a quick flight from NYC-DTW on an AA CRJ seated towards the back (the AA fare was I think half what Delta was charging so had to go with the "cheaper" of the 2).
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
Jul 22, 2015, 7:05 am
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Jul 23, 2015, 6:29 pm
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A little off topic, but I am Plat. Med. on Delta so I had to post it here - And to add to some AA comments a page back - I was on a quick flight from NYC-DTW on an AA CRJ seated towards the back (the AA fare was I think half what Delta was charging so had to go with the "cheaper" of the 2).
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
Generally I like the back of first. Everyone jumps up, I just sit. Assuming 4 or 5 rows, row 2 and 3 move. Then my row. I slowly grab my bag and get up. Generally the guy/gal in first row of coach will wait and let me up, even if he could have gone. Sometimes they keep moving, and if so, who cares? It's a bit inconsiderate but within 4 or 5 people I can get off. I usually pass the people in the jetway or in the gate area - long legs. I figure the inconsiderates are the same people that drive in the left lane.
I took my niece and nephew to the beach not long a go. I was happy to see that AA-type behavior on my flight. We were in middle of coach. W t f is the hurry anyway? We are talking seconds in the amount of time saved by standing early.
It is truly amazing how much stress is removed from the travel experience by checking a bag, waiting as long as possible to board, sitting in your seat until it's your turn to get up/off. Generally speaking, most larger airports have the bag waiting on me by the time I am off the plane. DFW is about a 5-7 minute wait after I get to baggage. Very worth it.
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Jul 24, 2015, 6:46 am
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I'm 6'3", so after 2+ hours sitting in tiny coach seats having my knees bashed in by the person in front of me, I just want to stand up. I'm not trying to rush past the people in front of me to get off the plane, but just let me stand up and stretch a little bit.
Jul 24, 2015, 7:24 am
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I don't mind this. It's when people start filling the aisle with their luggage such that no one else can stretch or use the aisle otherwise, I become annoyed.
Jul 24, 2015, 7:38 am
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Jul 24, 2015, 8:54 am
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A little off topic, but I am Plat. Med. on Delta so I had to post it here - And to add to some AA comments a page back - I was on a quick flight from NYC-DTW on an AA CRJ seated towards the back (the AA fare was I think half what Delta was charging so had to go with the "cheaper" of the 2).
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
So upon touchdown, taxing up, and finally hearing the seatbelt ding, I do what I naturally do as a delta flyer, I get up and start to unload the OB, but much to my astonishment, no one else in economy got up- literally no one. I actually thought I was doing something wrong. So I slowly sat back down and just watched other passengers just sit wait. Now the first class cabin was of course all standing up and all had grabbed their bags down from the bins and once the last 1st-class passenger deplaned, the economy comfort (or what ever AA calls it) got up and grabbed their bags, and so on, until finally it was my turn.
I couldn't believe how civilized these AA passengers were. I hadn't flown AA in a couple years and of course living in southeast Michigan, Delta is where my loyalty lies, but man, it was something I will remember for a while.
my 2 cents - My perfect airline would consists of having United's boarding process, delta's planes, AA deplaning process (the one I witnessed), and Alaska Air point redemption haha - just a random thought that occurred
BTW, I'm 5'6, but after two hours on a plane, even I want to get up and stretch! Given the new seats coming, that statement will soon apply to my 42" children.
Mike
Jul 24, 2015, 9:34 am
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It's when people block the aisle without taking their luggage down that I get annoyed. They're unnecessarily slowing down everybody else's exit.
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Jul 24, 2015, 1:18 pm
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Which is fine. But what kills me is when people do absolutely nothing to get ready to go, and when the person in front of them finally begins walking, only then do they even START getting their things together, including (particularly) doing things they could have easily done while still sitting in their seat or standing in the aisle waiting - putting their books and Ipads away, folding their jacket, etc. The person in front of them manages to walk the entire length of the aisle and get off the plane and they're still trying to get their stuff together. Drives me nuts. Just because you don't have anywhere to be doesn't mean people behind you don't as well.
Jul 24, 2015, 4:21 pm
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If you're not ready to walk, don't get in the aisle and block people who are.
I can empty a plane in under half the usual time by changing the protocol.
I can empty a plane in under half the usual time by changing the protocol.