United passengers predict fights, threaten boycott as new boarding system takes effect
Wild images show JetBlue plane tipping backward at JFK gate after ‘shift in weight and balance ‘Boarding a plane has become one of the most painful parts of modern travel, taking upwards of half an hour and triggering panic — and the possibility of violent squabbles — over available space in overhead lockers.However, the carrier isn’t the only one to tick off travelers with the organization of their boarding.
“Probably 20% of my flight out of San Antonio pre-boarded, then four different people were saving four different rows for people in the B or C boarding group,” another Redditor wrote on the same thread. “Second round trip on American this year, which is two too many – Philly and Dallas trips that I can’t justify connecting on.”Second round trip on American this year, which is two too many – Philly and Dallas trips that I can’t justify connecting on.
United says the system helps ease congestion of the plane’s aisles and ultimately speeds up the time it takes for all fliers to take their seats.
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