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May 3, 2011, 5:32 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by channa

I'm surprised by this. CO takes 35 minutes to board a 737, and 40-45 minutes to board a 757 (compared to 30 minutes for UA).

I always thought this inefficiency was a result of CO's lack of zoned boarding.

+1. This news is very concerning. I've always felt that United's boarding procedures were stronger. I'm surprised their going to boarding by rows....ugggghhhhh.....so much for on time departures.