Experimental test of airplane boarding methods
Jason H. Ste en
Fermilab Center for Particle Astrophysics, Batavia, IL
Jon Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss Industries, Sherman Oaks, CA
Abstract
We report the results of an experimental comparison of di erent 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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