Re:Airplane boarding simulations
by mhewett on Friday May 04, 2012 @06:29PM
(#3930619)
Regarding the mental qualities of travelers, I once witnessed this:
announcement: This is NOT a boarding announcement, please remain seated.
people: 80% of the people in the gate area stood up.
announcement: This is NOT a boarding announcement. When we do board, please pick up a sack lunch from the cart near the ramp.
people: 50% started forming a line near the ramp. 30% remained standing.
announcement: Please remain seated. We will start boarding in about 15 minutes. As you board the plane, please take a sack lunch from the cart near the door. Thank you.
people: Most looked around uncertainly and slowly sat down.
Person 1 near me: What was that about a lunch?
Person 2: I don't know. I think they may serve you a lunch, depending on where your destination is.
Me: Envisioning a scenario where the attendent gives you a lunch if you are flying to Des Moines, but No Lunch for You! if you are continuing on to Los Angeles...
announcement: This is NOT a boarding announcement, please remain seated.
people: 80% of the people in the gate area stood up.
announcement: This is NOT a boarding announcement. When we do board, please pick up a sack lunch from the cart near the ramp.
people: 50% started forming a line near the ramp. 30% remained standing.
announcement: Please remain seated. We will start boarding in about 15 minutes. As you board the plane, please take a sack lunch from the cart near the door. Thank you.
people: Most looked around uncertainly and slowly sat down.
Person 1 near me: What was that about a lunch? Person 2: I don't know. I think they may serve you a lunch, depending on where your destination is.
Me: Envisioning a scenario where the attendent gives you a lunch if you are flying to Des Moines, but No Lunch for You! if you are continuing on to Los Angeles...