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Abstract

A passenger boarding procedure is disclosed which eliminates disadvantages associated with conventional techniques. In some embodiments, passengers may be physically arranged in a pre-boarding waiting area largely as they would be seated on the aircraft. When boarding commences, passengers with assigned seats in the row at the back of the plane are allowed to board first. These passengers may board so that those who have been assigned window seats sit down first, followed by those who have been assigned middle seats (if present), followed by those who have been assigned aisle seats (if present). The passengers who have been assigned seats in the next rear-most row may then board the aircraft, sitting down in the same order as those who previously boarded, and this procedure is repeated until all passengers have boarded. Physical articles and other apparatus are disclosed for facilitating the boarding procedure.

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First Claim