Experimental test of airplane boarding methods

Jason H. Steffen and Jon Hotchkiss

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2012, vol. 18, issue 1, 64-67

Abstract: We report the results of an experimental comparison of airplane boarding methods. This test was conducted in a mock Boeing 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, offer the potential for significant savings to airline companies.

Keywords: Airplane boarding methods; Aircraft turn arounds (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2011.10.003

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