Originally Posted by
HIDDY
Probably because they think you are coming and can't shut the door till they know for sure you aren't......I imagine.
My thought is no difference than when you hear them paging "Remaining passenger Mr. xyz, your flight is now closing at Gate xx" because the person is sitting at the bar, shopping or just lost.
Maybe Adrian, Can I Help You or Sunrisegirl can provide an operational perspective on having the 35-minute cut-off vs. the old way?