Michael Herman, an autistic man, suggests a new boarding method for airplanes that could reduce chaos and improve efficiency for passengers.
Air travel can often be a hectic experience, especially when it comes to boarding a plane.
Recently, a video featuring Michael Herman, an autistic man, went viral after he shared his thoughts on how airlines could improve this process.
His suggestions have sparked a conversation among travelers and airline enthusiasts alike.
Autistic man proposes ‘ideal boarding method’ for passengers that airlines haven’t figured out
In the TikTok video posted by his wife, Rachael Yoder, Michael expressed his opinion on the boarding procedure that many find frustrating.
He proposed that airlines should start boarding passengers from the back of the plane to the front.
According to him, this simple change would make the process faster and more organized.
Michael declared: “There’s only one way, and for some reason, no airline has figured this out yet.
Michael explained that when boarding begins with the back rows, passengers can move directly to their seats without having to navigate around others.
“Let’s say there are 40 rows on the plane, one through 40, right?
“Row f**king 40 goes first. That’s the whole thing you can figure the rest out.”
This would reduce congestion in the aisles and minimize delays.
He humorously pointed out that despite how long airplanes have been around, airlines have not figured out this straightforward method.
His passionate rant resonated with many viewers, who agreed that his approach made logical sense.
“Ridiculous how long of planes existed and we cannot figure out how to get people on a plane.
“Ridiculous, put autistic people in charge of this s**t.
“This s**t will be done, people be on the plane in 30 seconds if I was in charge.”
Comments on the video reflected widespread support for Michael’s idea.
Many viewers shared their frustrations about the current boarding system, where passengers often have to wait for others to settle in before they can access their seats.
However, not everyone supported this method. Some users provided insights into the operational challenges of boarding.
A former loadmaster explained that boarding from the back could lead to weight distribution issues, which might cause the plane to tip if too much weight is placed at the tail.
This technical aspect is crucial for airlines to consider when planning boarding procedures.
In the UK, Ryanair and EasyJet typically board front and back simultaneously.
Most pax use common sense and head to their relevant door. Seems to work fairly well for the most part, one user said.
I’ve always thought they should do it by seat letter, inside first then middle then outside. So no one has to climb over their neighbor, the second user commented.
The other issue is how much stuff people are bringing on board now. So many bags and duty free etc.
Then they take time to get it all out away. Gate crew need to be more vigilant, the third user said.
It depends on the plane, but often there is a rear door for boarding in addition to the front door, another wrote.