Details remain unclear about United Airlines new boarding process for economy class, to be implemented across the airline on Thusday October 26.
Specific policies regarding carry-on bags and the potential inconveniences for aisle seat passengers have not been outlined by United Airlines.
Most passengers will still board in the same order as before, with priority given to those with special needs and military personnel. Premium cabin passengers and frequent flyers will also board early.
Most famously, window seat passengers in economy board first, followed by middle seat and then aisle seat passengers, a change from a policy where passengers were zoned according to their position in the aircraft.
The handling of carry-on bags during this new boarding process remains unclear, potentially causing inconvenience for aisle seat passengers.
While this change may save time and increase aircraft utilisation, the hassle of boarding by windows, then middles, then aisles may outweigh the operational benefits.It is yet to be seen if other airlines will adopt a similar system.
