VS28 MCO - LGW - Do they use both exits to unload passengers?

welshmum · 25 Aug 19, 11:40 AM

I know when arriving at MCO, they only use the 1 exit to unload passengers but do they use both exits when arriving back in Gatwick?

It's been almost 2 years since we last few with Virgin and I cant remember.

Thanks in advance

Mr Tom Morrow · 25 Aug 19, 11:52 AM

Sorry, only the one exit. The one in front of Row 25 A B and C

**loola30** · 25 Aug 19, 11:53 AM

As far as I'm aware, it's only ever the exit directly behind the left-hand Premium seats used.

welshmum · 25 Aug 19, 12:16 PM

Thanks both

DonnaD · 25 Aug 19, 12:58 PM

I have never seen any plane use more than one exit unless it was at a stand rather than gate and the passengers had to walk down the stairs. Luckily not common at MCO or LGW for transatlantic flights.

munmun · 25 Aug 19, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by DonnaD

I have never seen any plane use more than one exit unless it was at a stand rather than gate and the passengers had to walk down the stairs. Luckily not common at MCO or LGW for transatlantic flights.

All A380s ( not currently used on the Florida routes) load the two decks from two separate walkways. Usually buisness class and first on the upper walk way and economy on the lower though it can differ.

johnb · 25 Aug 19, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by munmun

All A380s ( not currently used on the Florida routes) load the two decks from two separate walkways. Usually business class and first on the upper walk way and economy on the lower though it can differ.

We have also had it on a 747 LHR/DEN where they opened the front door for First and WT+ and also the middle door for CW and WT

DonnaD · 25 Aug 19, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by munmun

All A380s ( not currently used on the Florida routes) load the two decks from two separate walkways. Usually buisness class and first on the upper walk way and economy on the lower though it can differ.

Forgot about those as I have never actually seen one.

Peko · 25 Aug 19, 07:04 PM

Use of two doors on long haul aircraft for boarding and disembarking is quite common, even on single deck aircraft. However, it is nearly always doors 1 and 2, the rear doors are very rarely used, except for emergencies and occasionally when there are issues with gates.

A380s will usually have a jetbridge attached to one door on each deck, unless they have to use a gate that can not accommodate this, in which case the internal stairs have to be used.

On short haul aircraft in Europe it�s a regular occurrence to board by the front and rear, especially for low cost carriers, and even for BA at airports like LCY.

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Peko Imagineer Join Date: Sep 16	Use of two doors on long haul aircraft for boarding and disembarking is quite common, even on single deck aircraft. However, it is nearly always doors 1 and 2, the rear doors are very rarely used, except for emergencies and occasionally when there are issues with gates. A380s will usually have a jetbridge attached to one door on each deck, unless they have to use a gate that can not accommodate this, in which case the internal stairs have to be used. On short haul aircraft in Europe it�s a regular occurrence to board by the front and rear, especially for low cost carriers, and even for BA at airports like LCY. Edited at 07:13 PM.