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R John Milne1, Camelia Delcea2, Liviu-Adrian Cotfas2
1David D. Reh School of Business, Clarkson University, 333 B.H. Snell Hall, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA.
Safety Science
|November 2, 2020
Summary
New airline boarding methods prioritize passenger health and social distancing. Some methods reduce virus spread risk but increase boarding time, while others balance health and speed.
Area of Science:
- Aviation safety and public health
Background:
- Airlines implemented measures to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
- Middle seat blocking is one strategy to enhance social distancing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate new airplane boarding methods.
- To compare these methods against existing ones for health and operational efficiency.
Main Methods:
- Eight boarding methods were assessed: six novel and two established.
- Performance was measured using three health metrics (virus spread risk) and one operational metric (boarding time).
- Evaluation focused on a single-door airplane configuration.
Main Results:
- The 'back-to-front by row - WilMA' method is optimal for minimizing window seat risk, albeit with increased boarding duration.
- For airlines prioritizing speed with good health metrics, 'back-to-front by row - WilMA - offset 2' and 'offset 3' are recommended at 1m and 2m aisle distancing, respectively.
Conclusions:
- Optimized boarding strategies can significantly improve passenger safety during pandemics.
- A trade-off exists between minimizing health risks and boarding time, requiring airlines to choose based on priorities.
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