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.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1108.5211,
title = {Experimental test of airplane boarding methods},
author = {Jason H. Steffen and Jon Hotchkiss},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1108.5211},
year = {2012}
}
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8 pages, submitted to the Journal of Air Transport Management