Originally Posted by
DenverBrian
I certainly agree there's no magic in 90 seconds and half the exits. Maybe it's time for a 60-second standard with half the exits blocked, given the artificial conditions that have to be in place.
The 90-second standard was developed in the 1960s, when far fewer persons with disabilities were flying. I don't think putting some luggage in the aisle makes up for that 60-year trend.
There's also the uncomfortable issue of people who require wheelchair assistance to board and deplane. Presumably the FAs have training on how best to handle those situations.
People weren't flying with pets and service animals in the 60's either. You might convince most people to leave their bags behind, but no one is leaving a pet or service animal behind.