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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Delta744
The problem is that dual jetway boarding on the 330 causes chaos for us (your flight attendants).

To have boarding through door 1 causes drink spillage and traffic jams as passengers pull their luggage around our trays of prepared drinks, etc.
Welcome to FlyerTalk, Delta744. Always nice to have Northwest/Delta employees as part of the FT Team. I completely understand, as I have found it difficult to get to my favorite seat (1J) without disrupting folks.

Originally Posted by Wiirachay
You mean for 333s. If you're in the rear WBC, I mean BE , section of the 332, then you'll have the masses walking through your cabin. I don't like the rear section for that reason. Not to mention you'll have to turn right after entering the aircraft.

So you love the left turn, huh?
There are a few exceptions when the left turn is desirable, most notably boarding through either 744 door to go upstairs. ^ If only that happened more often.

Originally Posted by Wiirachay
That makes sense. Now, what about for disembarking? Having a jetway connected to 1L, esp. for the 333 would allow faster disembarking, as passengers in Y on the right side could use 1L while passengers on the left side could use 2L (after BE pax have exited). That would allow customs to scour the plane and the cleaners on board earlier.
Yes, but if I'm seated in WBC, that could mean I'd have to compete with those in Y to get first in line for customs. Of course when I'm in Y, then I'd like the second door to be used.
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