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I think this is right (people clearly desire early boarding), but I don’t personally understand it. Being crammed in an airplane isn’t the best—why do people wa

I think this is right (people clearly desire early boarding), but I don’t personally understand it. Being crammed in an airplane isn’t the best—why do people want to do it for extra time (and while sitting on the ground, without the beautiful views from above)? Boarding last when you’re in the back is no fun because you’re squeezing past everyone who’s trying to get their carry-on situated, but boarding last in the front seems like a luxury. Overhead bin space does make sense for why people in economy want to board first. But first/business class typically have their own bins, so why do they want to board first?

upon_drumhead 3y ago
I’m a big dude and need the larger seat to fly. I pay for first class and if I’m late to board, I usually don’t have a spot for my bag in the bin above my seat. People in coach put their stuff up front so they can book it off the plane faster and I end up having my bag gate checked. It’s really annoying to pay that much and still not have a spot for my bag.
- teeray 3y ago
  This is a complete mystery to me. If you pay for first class, you should be guaranteed overhead bin space. If there’s no room, someone’s economy bag should get bumped into the cargo hold.
- chrismcb 3y ago
  One never seen first class not have room in the bins. If this is the case, get the flight attendants involved. First class bins are supposed to be for first class only. And yes I've seen flight attendants remove bags
ghaff 3y ago
In the case of business/first, you get settled in and they give you a drink if you want one. And in a comfortable chair rather than in a long line in the jetway. You may hang out in the airline lounge though until the last minute and just take your seat. (Depending upon how close the lounge is to the gate which can be a bit of a hike on international flights.) [ADDED: As sibling noted though, overhead space isn't even really guaranteed in business though the attendants will try to squeeze it in somewhere.] There's a whole other class of passengers with status in various forms of economy that, as you say, don't have dedicated overhead so if they wait too long, they can run out too as people start filling in the front storage on their way to further back in the plane.

upon_drumhead 3y ago

I’m a big dude and need the larger seat to fly. I pay for first class and if I’m late to board, I usually don’t have a spot for my bag in the bin above my seat. People in coach put their stuff up front so they can book it off the plane faster and I end up having my bag gate checked. It’s really annoying to pay that much and still not have a spot for my bag.

teeray 3y ago
This is a complete mystery to me. If you pay for first class, you should be guaranteed overhead bin space. If there’s no room, someone’s economy bag should get bumped into the cargo hold.
chrismcb 3y ago
One never seen first class not have room in the bins. If this is the case, get the flight attendants involved. First class bins are supposed to be for first class only. And yes I've seen flight attendants remove bags

ghaff 3y ago

In the case of business/first, you get settled in and they give you a drink if you want one. And in a comfortable chair rather than in a long line in the jetway. You may hang out in the airline lounge though until the last minute and just take your seat. (Depending upon how close the lounge is to the gate which can be a bit of a hike on international flights.) [ADDED: As sibling noted though, overhead space isn't even really guaranteed in business though the attendants will try to squeeze it in somewhere.] There's a whole other class of passengers with status in various forms of economy that, as you say, don't have dedicated overhead so if they wait too long, they can run out too as people start filling in the front storage on their way to further back in the plane.