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The 30-40 minutes is not per passenger, but how much time is wasted overall in the loading/unloading process with carry-on baggage. The theory is that if no pas
by jeffmould 17y ago
The 30-40 minutes is not per passenger, but how much time is wasted overall in the loading/unloading process with carry-on baggage. The theory is that if no passengers had carry-on baggage the load/unload times would be reduced to near zero and turnaround times on the ground would be minimal thus reducing cost. For each person with a carry-on that turnaround time increases thus costing the airline money.
Next time you fly time how long it takes for the first person to get on the plane until the last person boards and vice-versa. That time should total to around 30-40 minutes.
- mcantor 17y agoAh, I see! That makes much more sense. Thank you for the explanation. I'm very reluctant to consider checking baggage again, even seeing the increased level of concern a company might give my bags. I hear so many horror stories, and as an individual traveler, checking baggage is extremely time-consuming. A few months ago, I waited with my mother at baggage claim for 3 hours before they finally determined that her bags were in a different state. Even when things are running as expected, it takes an order of magnitude more time to get in and out with your bags.