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“Jet bridge” was invented to give you false hope about board…
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“Jet bridge” was invented to give you false hope about boarding speed.
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A jet bridge, or boarding bridge, is a covered walkway connecting a terminal gate to an aircraft. It was introduced in the 1950s to protect passengers from the weather.
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