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  It’s a bit of a leftover from flying pre 9/11
  Before that many flights didn’t have assigned seats, outside fo first class it was first come first serve so people wanted to board quickly so they could get good seats
  Now for safety reasons everyone has assigned seats but the culture of wanting to get on the plane quickly is still there
context: Lol at waiting in a line vs. waiting in a seat. At least, there’s progress when in a line. I’d rather sit in the plane instead of at the gate. >
  
  Everyone takes off at the same time. I’d rather spend as little time in a crowded airplane seat as possible. >
  
  Sleeping on plane is like teleporting.
  You can start sleeping earlier than everyone else and ... you have now arrived your destination.
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  Personally I don't sleep for 20-30 hours before hopping on a 10 hrs+ plane so I can just sleep like a pig during the whole flight. Preparation is the key to enjoy the long flight. >
  
  This is me! After the thrill of takeoff, I'm out. If It is an International flight with meal service I'll set an alarm for that, otherwise, SLEEP! >
  
  As you said, overhead storage. >
  
  I’d rather get to my seat sooner.  Get settled in, get my headphones in.  If I can fall asleep sooner, even better.
  The sooner I get to my seat, the longer time I have undisturbed between boarding and unboarding. >
  
  i agree. the only downside is that you risk not getting any space in the overhead compartment. >
  
  Exactly. Or then having to stuff your bag in a space no where near you…good luck getting anything out of it you need. >
  
  Till the overhead bin is full and you stuff get stuck in the back of the plane or worded. Checked >
  
  I completely agree. I always sit and wait until the end and then hop on. If there's no overhead space left, even better! Then they'll check my bag for free and I won't have to lug it around with me.