Get to the gate!!!
Dec 20, 2015, 7:50 am
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Get to the gate!!!
Currently say in the lounge in Nice, you can see the gate from the window and can see that there's a queue and boarding hasn't started. Why then did the lounge clear out thirty mins before departure time? Why do people need to get into the queue so they can sit in a plane waiting to push back. I'm very confused.com.
Dec 20, 2015, 7:56 am
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That's the only reason we could think of but it doesn't look more than half full and many people didn't have a lot of carry on. Was fascinating watching the herd mentality as one person triggered a mass exodus.
Dec 20, 2015, 8:22 am
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There is only one reason - overhead locker space. No other reason to board early.
If I am travelling really light, no jacket and very small rucksack, then I board last where possible. Travelling for an extended trip with a larger rollaboard, I will try to board as early as my status affords me!
If I am travelling really light, no jacket and very small rucksack, then I board last where possible. Travelling for an extended trip with a larger rollaboard, I will try to board as early as my status affords me!
Dec 20, 2015, 9:45 am
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Currently say in the lounge in Nice, you can see the gate from the window and can see that there's a queue and boarding hasn't started. Why then did the lounge clear out thirty mins before departure time? Why do people need to get into the queue so they can sit in a plane waiting to push back. I'm very confused.com.
Dec 20, 2015, 10:56 am
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BHD boards direct from the lounge, so easy to monitor what's going on. That said, I've seen a stampede within the lounge triggered by the door to the jetty opening... As has been said above, it's all about getting the multiple large carry-ons stowed...
Dec 20, 2015, 11:10 am
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Dec 20, 2015, 11:10 am
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As we always have hold bags, our carry-ons are small and thus fit under the seat in front. We thus avoid using Row 1 [or any bulkhead row] and enjoy the spectacle of all the other people trying to get their stuff in the overheads
YMMV, of course. We just sit smugly
YMMV, of course. We just sit smugly
Dec 20, 2015, 11:13 am
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Dec 20, 2015, 11:24 am
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Dec 20, 2015, 11:26 am
#13
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This is one of many things I have learnt from your TRs. Wise advice indeed.
Dec 20, 2015, 11:31 am
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The older you get, the less pretentiousness becomes a feature. Simple practicality tends to factor more highly [like quick access to the toilet
] and the concept of "I'm in Row ONE with Seq 001" becomes ever more risible
Dec 20, 2015, 1:47 pm
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Me too - my motto is 'just check it all in'!