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Old Jul 26, 2020, 9:10 am
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clubord
 
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Originally Posted by buckeyefanflyer
It seems it takes forever to deplane if you are sitting in the rear of the aircraft. Why not utilize rear exit if the aircraft has one and use stairs to speed up deplaning. Catering can be done after deplane. Those who can’t use stairs could sit up front .
This would reduce aircraft turn time and increase aircraft utilization.
Simple answer, it’s a liability issue. This exact question was asked at a recent town hall meeting.
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