Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
When did the requirement become that one must be at the gate in AMS for DL flights by T-50? The standard requirement for DL international flights is to be at the gate or on board by T-30.
I think it's all about how you read it. "Be at the gate" is a general reference. The T-30 is a, if you haven't boarded (or we haven't scanned your boarding pass) we can give away your seat. At least, that's how I see it.
Is T-30 a "hard and fast" rule globally? Or just ex-USA international? I never really paid very much attention.