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United Airlines Is Changing Its Boarding Process
18.10.2023 - 19:59 / smartertravel.com
Flyers covet the window seat for many reasons, and now you can add another to the list: getting to board first on United Airlines. Starting October 26, the carrier will change its boarding process to allow window-seat passengers in economy class to board before passengers in the middle and aisle seats, according to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post.
The new process will allow passengers to board in the following order:
- Customers who need additional time to board
- First-class and business-class passengers
- Window and exit row seats
- Middle seats
- Aisle seats
- Basic economy passengers
United Airlines officials hope the new process will save time during boarding, as aisle seat passengers won’t have to get up and block the aisle to let the window and middle seat passengers in their row sit down.
With increasingly packed overhead compartments, getting to board in the first few groups can make the difference between bringing aboard your carry-on or being forced to gate-check it—so if you’re concerned about getting your bag on the plane, make sure you choose an aisle seat next time you fly United.
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