Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
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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That's a good idea. Or as an alternative, have technology that will allow the captain or FA to drive the jetbridge remotely. Soon you'd have really talented crews that start driving the jetbridge as they approach the gate so that the end of the jetbridge and the plane reach each other at the same time. The FA opens the door before the engines have even cycled down and disembarkation starts immediately.