Why Should You Consider Boarding the Plane Last?

Question

What are the advantages of boarding the plane last, if any, and are there contexts in which this strategy is not applicable?

Answer 1

The last passenger to board the plane has some merits as one does not have to stand in a queue, there are fewer people on the bridge and on the aisle, and one spends less time in the aircraft. However, if a passenger has a near gate suitcase, boarding last may be uncomfortable as there could be no more business definitely in a compartment as this passenger arrives at the seat.

Comments

If you don’t board early by the time you get to your seat the overhead bins will be full and you will need to check your carry-on.

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Imagine everyone heard "Dont board first", then everyone just refuses to get on the plane from now on

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I used to be a frequent flyer and one time I boarded early only to be told by a flight attendant to move to first class seat as an upgrade became available. She had me move against the people boarding and made a way by walking in front of me.

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Why you shouldn't board first btb ??? When you board first, you shouldn't have to stand in the line or you shouldn't worry about your luggage coz you will be the first one to occupy.

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Must board calmly, but as early as possible to get the over head locker instead of a locker away from your seat

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In my case, I completely disagree. I always board first. Have gold card on star alliance and platinum on one world, so regardless of what ticket I have I can board first. Get my stuff out of the way and read all the others standing in line and struggle... time to relax!  I keep my noise canceling on most of the time, even to just "play quiet". Only exception is when I sleep in biz class. Ear plugs are comfier then. My pro tips: 1 never put your carry on in a bin behind your seat row, unless you know you will exit in the back on arrival. 2 there is a small latch that will unlock the aisle side arm rests to fold them up, near the pivot point in the back. Lets you slide out easily if your tray table is down and full of stuff. 3 At the aisle, under the seat level, the is a foot step for short people to reach the bin better. 4. When you're on a part empty flight, look around, wait for the announcement: "Cabin crew, all passengers on board." That's when you can relocate and try to grab a whole seat row where you can lay down. Best feeling of a flight is when they scan my boarding pass at the gate and the light goes red... upgrade coming!

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what do you mean when ‘Plus, you don’t have to spend much time in line, if you board last.’ you’re waiting for a bunch of strangers to get on so you can.

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Never board last. You will never find your bag anymore

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For me, I’m the first on the plane, and the last off. The reason is because I’m in a wheelchair, and require special assistance.