Traveling: Flying: getting onto/exiting off the aircraft

What I do for this is routine every time....

Once I get to the gate; I put my proof of identification away.

Once they announce boarding will start in 5 minutes;

I get my purse organized from my carry-on bag organized.

The items that I need to use for the flight duration will all be placed in my purse. My purse is easier to open on the aircraft while en route to the destination than opening up my carry-on bag.

I tend to open up both bags; if I feel comfortable around the person sitting next to me or it is a family or friend sitting next to me.

I also check to ensure I have my boarding pass in my side pocket. I always check my flight seat; if not a Southwest Corporation. If it is a Southwest Corporation flight; I do not worry about my boarding pass as much.

My carry-on bag goes under the seat first and then my purse goes ontop of that. With seats now-a-days; my carry-on and purse all fit under the seat with room to spear for my legs to stretch during the flight.