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It seems like every airline has a different way of boarding a plane. But which way works best? Astrophysicist Jason Steffen has spent his career trying to crack the deepest mysteries of the universe, and 15 years ago he discovered and published what he says is the optimal boarding strategy. So why aren\u2019t all commercial airlines using it? On the Science of Success, WSJ\u2019s Ben Cohen looks at what goes into planning the most efficient boarding process and what airlines are doing to help customers have a smooth entry to their flights.\xa0\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\xa0\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter.\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\n\nThe Astrophysicist Who Has a Better Way to Board Airplanes\xa0\n\nSouthwest Airlines Is Ditching Open Seating on Flights\xa0\n\nSouthwest Fans Wonder if the Airline Has Changed Forever\xa0\n\nIt Can\u2019t Be This Hard to Board a Plane\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices