Boarding (transport)
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Boarding is a term to describe the arrival of passengers onto a vehicle, mostly used in public transportation. Boarding procedures are done within a minimum period of time to save time and money.
It starts with taking seats and ends with the closure of the doors. In aviation, several steps are common for boarding: At first, the check-in at the passenger terminal, secondly the check-in at he gate followed by stepping in the aircraft cabin. Any step is supervised by airline personnel.
[edit] Steps in Air travel
 Step #1: Check-in |
 Step #2: Boarding at the gate |
 Step #2a: Bording onto the aircraft by a jetway or another brigde |
