Originally Posted by
proud_darcy
20 to 30 seconds as I had to get what I needed out of the coat and fold it up so it would squeeze above my bag in the locker. 20 to 30 seconds X multiple passengers adds up to the difference between push back and getting the hell out of Dodge or missing your slot at a slot constrained airport.
You make the assumption that every single person does exactly the same thing in the same way. Good luck with that assumption.