Originally Posted by mrcimino1
In principle, the idea sounds like it might work for smaller planes. Consider that KLM has been using total general boarding for their intra-European flights for years, with no apparent problems.
I like what KL did on my intra-Euro flight this morning, allowing only elite flyers to retain carry-on baggage. Under those conditions I'm happy to be the last to board. But I haven't seen this very often. Usually pax just form a line of any sort and get aboard with minimal instruction.