Originally Posted by
berrythekid
It's 1pm and I'm hungry (didnt have much breakfast) and need to use the restroom. Just then they announce that they got the part they need and are installing and need to test then we will start boarding. I ask the gate agent if they have given an estimated boarding time and if I have time to use the restroom and get a bite to eat. She says, "Yes, check back with me in 20 minutes and you should be good." I head to the AMEX lounge at 1pm on the nose.
Here's the issue as I see it. You were at best being deceitful to the gate agent. You asked if you had time to go to the bathroom and get a bite to eat. I've flown many times out of LAS on AA, and the gates and food/restrooms are a mere 30 second walk away, and you can absolutely hear if being paged. You decided to fully leave the area and walk 3-5 minutes away to go to a lounge, when at best case you would have had "just" 10 minutes in the lounge.
You didnt go to the restroom and get a bite to eat anywhere near the gate, and you should absolutely feel blessed they let you on that flight.