Originally Posted by
Bonehead
Yes, and I was on a flight that arrived at BWI last year and was sitting short of the gate when the pmUA Captain complained on the intercom that we would be able to move forward to the gate if the company didn't now require the wing walkers (or whatever he called them). Seems they are a good idea, as long as everyone is paying attention.
It was a CO practice that UA decided to adopt post-merger. Pre-merger, by CO's own admission, there was no evidence to suggest that wing walkers were effective. However, the new UA upheld the practice to enhance *passengers'* perception of safety.