There are two events on a plane trip that I observe with fascination. These are:

1. People queuing at the gate before boarding has begun
2. People who stand the moment the plane has landed (and, if they’re near the window, stand awkwardly under the baggage)

In a normal line, such as at the bank, you need to stand and wait. Because the sooner you get to the front, the sooner you get to leave.

This isn’t the case for getting on and off the plane. The only bonus to getting on to the flight early is maybe extra baggage space. That’s it. And standing up as the plane lands does not make the bag carousel move faster.

It’s temping to try follow the crowd in these situations. But it yields absolutely no benefit, and you’ll have to stand uncomfortably.

Try not to be a sheep

Image is in Lanseria airport, before the plane had started boarding

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