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Oct 19, 2009 | 3:14 pm

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Xyzzy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bidhere23

As a plat, I think boarding by level would be great--especially on the big planes. Flights from EWR to Asia have so many Silver, Gold and Plats that if you don't move fast you could easily be 40 deep in line. I don't see the need on the smaller planes.

I find just the opposite to be true. The large aircraft (767, 777) have plenty of overhead space and there is always space for my bag regardless of when I board. The bins on the smaller aircraft, on the other hand, always fill up.