Experimental test of airplane boarding methods
arXiv:1108.5211 · doi:10.1016/j.jairtraman.2011.10.003
Abstract
We report the results of an experimental comparison of different airplane boarding methods. This test was conducted in a mock 757 fuselage, located on a Southern California soundstage, with 12 rows of six seats and a single aisle. Five methods were tested using 72 passengers of various ages. We found a significant reduction in the boarding times of optimized methods over traditional methods. These improved methods, if properly implemented, could result in a significant savings to airline companies.
8 pages, submitted to the Journal of Air Transport Management
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