arxiv: 1108.5211 · v1 · pith:YTX7WJXAnew · submitted 2011-08-25 · ⚛️ physics.soc-ph · astro-ph.IM

Experimental test of airplane boarding methods

Jason H. Steffen (1) , Jon Hotchkiss (2) ((1) Fermilab Center for Particle Astrophysics , Batavia , IL , (2) Hotchkiss Industries , Sherman Oaks , CA) This is my paper

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keywords methodsboardingairplaneexperimentalsignificanttestagesairline

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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.

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Experimental test of airplane boarding methods

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