When plane is the full, the "fight for the overheads' is on.
Fight attendants are stressed even before the passengers arrive on board. They know that passengers will arrive with hand -baggage which is too big, too bulky or too heavy. and sometimes with bags (although only one is permitted), and the fight to fill the bins begins as soon as they are on board. And then there are coats and jackets to put away somewhere, handbags and computer cases, even infant seats and musical instruments. The last passengers to board are often left standing in the aisle with nowhere to put their bags and belongings. If there
is no more room to be found, their hand-baggage will have to be off-loaded and put in the hold. It's the law of the jungle. The first to the bins wins. People become angry and the flight attendants are often
It's the law of the jungle. The first to the bins wins.
caught in the middle. They ask passengers to store small items
under the seats, to leave space for others, to free the aisles while others are boarding, but it is becoming more difficult and often more unpleasant. And of course, if crew are stowing passengers' bags, they are not concentrating on their safety duties, checking equipment and passengers' behaviour and needs. This is, after all, a crucial moment before taxiing and take-off with schedules to be respected, too.
Read paragraph 1 of Bags in bins opposite and answer the questions.
1 What is the text about?
2 Is the description of the last people to board a true one? What happens to their bags?
Read the second paragraph of the text and answer the questions.
1 Why can boarding often be a difficult and unpleasant experience for all?
2 What do flight attendants ask the passengers to do?
3 what other things should flight attendants be doing while passengers are boarding?
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