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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 1:35 pm
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mpkz
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Originally Posted by mebe
I just boarded an A321 to FRA at HEL gate 20. Rows beyond 18 are being asked to walk across the wet tarmac and board via the rear door. I haven't seen this before.

The cabin attendant said this a new policy at certain gates to speed up boarding.

Does anyone know how long this has been going on and which gates might be affected?
DY, HV and others have had this for ages. I would guess anything gate 23 and below is at risk.
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