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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter

Qantas announces boarding changes aimed at avoiding chaotic economy queues

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The new Qantas boarding system was put in place at Brisbane airport from Monday, and its introduction will be staggered throughout June. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

Qantas is rolling out a new boarding regime that will see passengers split into six boarding groups as it seeks to fill its planes faster and to ensure they depart on time.

The new boarding protocol will initially apply only to domestic flights on Airbus A330s and Boeing 737s – the workhorses of its domestic services between capital cities.

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