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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 12:51 pm
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Originally Posted by tarheelnj
One thing I think we can all agree on - having a flight arrive late at a gate and having no one there to drive the jetbridge is inexcusable. Way more frustrating than time to disembark once the door is open.
Since every major company nowadays seems to be investing into self-driving cars, perhaps UA could solve a simpler problem and "invest" in self-driving jet bridges.

(and yes, it's frustrating... just had it this past weekend with BA. Our arrival must have come as a complete surprise to the ground crew )
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