Most idiotic boarding process ever
Jun 9, 2018, 7:15 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BLQ / TRG
Programs: NZ*E, UA*1K, QF Plat
Posts: 1,071
Suggest the OP would be more accurate to comment on the Idiotic passengers who do not follow the clear signs and direction at boarding.
Rather than the clear and logical boarding process that has been used for a long period of time and is efficient.
Rather than the clear and logical boarding process that has been used for a long period of time and is efficient.
Jun 9, 2018, 7:19 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
The system has to accommodate the people who are using it. As obviously the other way around doesn't work.
Jun 9, 2018, 11:52 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
Jun 10, 2018, 4:29 am
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,190
Thai Air Asia started with this system, since changed I think. Back then those who boarded early (and were solo) seemed to occupy the centre seats in the 737 (B and E), presumably in the hope that no- one would sit it that row. If the aisle seat was subsequently occupied, then they would slide over to the window once doors closed, so that at least both pax had elbow room.
Jun 10, 2018, 7:36 am
#21
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 184
Completely agree!!! It’s not Air NZ’s fault some people can’t follow instructions. It’s not that hard!! As many have stated, it’s pretty common practice in many countries around the world, and when people follow the simple instructions it works a charm.
Jun 10, 2018, 1:52 pm
#22
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: New Zealand (when I'm home!)
Programs: Air NZ Elite
Posts: 1,218
I much prefer Air NZ.boarding to what I am otherwise used to, that being USA domestic flights. I hate domestic USA flights. Despite the fact that there is staggered boarding, it still takes significantly longer to load the plane and pax are far more aggressive during the process too.
Jun 10, 2018, 2:55 pm
#23
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Aotearoa New Zealand
Programs: United 1K, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Alaska, etc.
Posts: 56
Absolutely. As it is, the next time I'm on one of these front/rear boarding flights I'll go with the jetway if I'm in the first 2/3 of the plane. That way I can be in my seat in time to video the aisle struggle. ;-)
Jun 10, 2018, 3:56 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YSB & YAM, Northern Ontario, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, IHG Gold Elite, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 1,100
You're so lucky just having an opportunity to fly ANZ domestic!
NZ's been our dream bucket list destination for 50+ years and even though we're getting on in years (77 & 72) we'd gladly hobble up and down those air stairs many times just to be there awhile!
Enjoy it folks; you're still flying on one of the world's greatest airlines ever!
V&R at Tembo in Canada
Enjoy it folks; you're still flying on one of the world's greatest airlines ever!
V&R at Tembo in Canada
Jun 10, 2018, 4:02 pm
#25
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: New Zealand (when I'm home!)
Programs: Air NZ Elite
Posts: 1,218
I am sure many people here would take issue with ANZ being one of the best airlines in the world, haha. I like it but I haven't had much experience with Asia/Middle East Airlines.
Jun 11, 2018, 6:43 pm
#26
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: AKL
Programs: NZ Silver
Posts: 1,817
Without fail, every A320 departure out of ZQN I have been on in the last few years, there are a handful of non-english speaking tourists (generalisation I know) boarding from the front trying to get to their seats in row 20 something. It's still the stragglers coming that security that hold the flight up though, not them.
Jun 20, 2018, 9:58 am
#27
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: AKL
Posts: 446
You don't know how lucky you are! Unless you like tedious bus transfers and impatient fellow passengers trying to push past you on the air stairs and even in the aisle of the plane.