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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 1:49 pm
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Originally Posted by fumje
This is something I've wondered about for a little while. Why aren't airports / operations designed to tow an aircraft into the gate, and to allow boarding from the tail?

Then I wondered if the thrust from most engines is too great, so that it cannot be directed toward the terminal, and so that it would require a second tow out.

Is that the reason?
Boarding from the rear (which is used with some airlines/aircraft/locations sometimes) discussion has come up now and then on here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...nt-rear-2.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...rear-door.html

As well as powerback from the gate:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...own-power.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...se-thrust.html

You may want to peruse the above for existing answers and experiences.
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