Normally I would probably not start a new topic, but a couple of ideas have popped into my head which do not have their own specific threads.
For the moderators...
If a moderator, such as @pderuiter, would like me to continue the discussion on another thread, so be it. But I think a new thread is needed.
And to make this look shorter, I will use those weird arrow hiding detail things⦠or whatever they are calledā¦
The ATR scenario
Well, as @me123 pointed out, ATRs are boarded through the cargo for at the momentā¦
So, how are ATRs boarded? Not by a jetbridge, certainlyā¦
So this shows that ATRs have what are called āair stairsā, built in stairs for boarding and deboarding. The also board at the back of the aircraftā¦
So, how could this be represented?
Solution 1
Well, some medium stands in real life do not have jetbridges. So maybe a medium stands without jetbridges could be added.
Solution 2
Have a way for passengers to walk across the stand to the back of the aircraft.
Additional Additions
Also, animations for door opening would be niceā¦well, maybe a bit further in the future!
Built-in Stairs
So, we now know ATRs have built in stairs, or āair stairsā. But did we know that CRJs have these as well?
They can also be boarded by jetbridges, thoughā¦
Even more reason for door animations!
Boarding Stairs
I know these will be added when remote stands are implemented, but any 737s or BAe 146s at a medium stand without a jetbridge would need theseā¦
Not Using a Jetbridge
So, in some situations a jetbridge will not be used or needed. These are:
With ATRs
Already discussed, if you bothered to read that bitā¦
With some jets
Sometimes⦠I canāt even remember what I was going to say here!
With low cost carriers
Detailed belowā¦
Low Cost Carriers
Hooray! Everyone loves easyJet, Ryanair, or something like Spirit Airlines. Their aircraft park at a stand with a jetbridge, and then they donāt use it!
This could be interesting in terms of Airport CEO. Boarding via stair trucks at a jetbridge standā¦
Thanks to those who read all of that, although I doubt many will! Please reply with your thoughts and views!