ELI5.Why are airplanes boarded front to back?

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Currently standing in terminal and the question arises, wouldn’t it make sense to load the back first? It seems inefficient to me waiting for everyone in the rows ahead to get seated when we could do it the other way around. I’m sure there’s a reason, but am genuinely curious. Thoughts?

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I’ve no clue why the perception is that higher paying/more valuable customers WANT to board first. If overhead bin space were protected or simply discouraged (lowering checked bag fees, including carry on bag fees), the problem would be all but solved. The worst time of my travel happens from the moment I step on the plane until the moment I’m off the plane. Airline travel is torture, in many ways even in first class (US domestic travel), but certainly in the “premium” seats that still pack you in with other uncomfortable travelers.

In short, it all boils down to carry on luggage as others have more or less said.

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