Airlines need to do 2 things to speed up the boarding process:
1. Charge for more than one carry-on item, and do not charge for checked baggage.
2. Get checked baggage off the plane and to passengers in a reasonable amount of time.
1. Charge for more than one carry-on item, and do not charge for checked baggage.
2. Get checked baggage off the plane and to passengers in a reasonable amount of time.
I actually have a frequent-flyer status that could get me on the plane very early in the process, but what I usually try to do instead is travel with only one carry-on bag, book an aisle seat, and wait until most everyone else in my 'zone' (presumably including the others in my row) is on the plane before I get in line.
I totally agree that the best option is to be the last person getting onto the plane and ideally the first one off. Premium, Business, First class cabins tempt you on with their pre flight drinks.