Why You Should Always Try to Board Your Flight First

Travel and Leisure

Turns out it could really pay off. According to frequent fliers and travel professionals, there are actually some valid reasons you may want to board your flight early. In this video, we break down why paying for early boarding can be beneficial, from finding space in the overhead bins for your carry-on to not missing your flight due to space and weight issues.

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00:00Have you ever boarded a plane before you're assigned boarding group? There are always those

00:03travelers who rush to board as soon as their group is called, but what's the rush? You'll

00:06still likely have to wait in your seat. Still, early boarding can be worth it. The sooner you

00:11get on, you're more likely to find space in the overhead bin, so your carry-on is less likely to

00:15get moved or removed. Also, if a flight is too heavy, airlines may remove the last people to

00:19board. And who wants to miss their flight just because they were in the last boarding group?

00:23So, are you risking it, or are you paying up for an earlier boarding group?

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