Most airliners only allow people into the cabin from the left side. Airport designers know this and plan the building to be suitable for approaching the port side teletraps. This tradition has existed for a long time and has become a world standard. But why do people always take the plane from the left, because the plane has the right door?

Division of boards into technical and passenger

All technical manipulations with the aircraft take place on one side. Luggage, food and beverages are delivered to the ship from the starboard side along with refueling and other maintenance of the aircraft on the right. Passengers are allowed on the left so that workers and ordinary people do not cross and mix with each other.

In addition, such a partition ensures the safety of passengers. Various ground vehicles are often used to maintain the aircraft and provide everything it needs, and it is best for people to stay away from it to avoid an accident.

Smaller service hatches on the right

On some aircraft, smaller doors are placed on the right. Therefore, the rigidity of the aircraft structure is maintained. At the same time, doors can be used from both sides in an emergency. Because sometimes the left exit can be blocked.

It is convenient to approach Teletrap

The captain of the plane is sitting on the left. According to Teletrap, it’s more convenient for him to approach from this side. On the left, the pilot has a greater view and it is easier to follow the distance to the building. Some also claim that by landing or throwing people to the left, they can follow the pilot’s movements. But the commanders of the aircraft do not agree with this version. Stewards are responsible for the unloading and unloading of passengers. They also let the pilot know if people are boarding the plane.

Why left side?

There is a version that the tradition of throwing people to the left side came from ships. On older ships, the rudder was on the starboard side, and the passengers occupied the port side. Ships are anchored on the left side respectively. Airplanes have also adopted this tradition.