Gatwick airport is currently working with EasyJet to try out new ways to board passengers. The aim is to reduce boarding times by about 10% and minimise the awkwardness of getting to your seat.

According to a BBC News report, one of the ideas is to board people in window seats first, starting at the back, followed by middle then aisle seats. Gatwick said that the window-to-aisle seat pattern of boarding is best suited for individuals and business passengers. Groups of people who want to sit together, such as families, will be seated by row, again starting at the back of the plane.

In theory, this means that you won’t have to ask people to move in order to get to your seat.

The two-month trial has already started and Gatwick said one airplane managed to board 158 passengers in 14 minutes. “This is typically two to three minutes better than the usual time,” said a spokesman.

Boarding a plane is about to be a lot quicker (and slightly less awkward)