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00:00Why do passengers board flights from left side?
00:08Historical maritime norms.
00:10Passengers board planes on the left side due to historical maritime norms.
00:17The tradition.
00:18The tradition dates back to the days of ship sailing when passengers and freight were loaded on.
00:23The left or port side.
00:27Legacy.
00:28This legacy was carried over to aircraft, streamlining logistics and ensuring uniformity.
00:36Historical influence.
00:37In the early days of aviation, most aircraft had propellers which rotated clockwise.
00:43To avoid the propeller's swing, passengers boarded from the left side.
00:49Safety.
00:50In case of an emergency evacuation, boarding from the left side allows passengers to exit the aircraft more quickly and safely
00:56as the jet engine is located on the right side.