Originally Posted by
Geogirl1234
Something similar last month, SAN-ATL on the first flight out. We had left the gate and were headed to the end of the runway when we stopped and returned to the gate. A lady in the back of the plane, along with one or two young children decided that she was too scared to fly and asked to get off the plane. I was surprised they accommodated her since we were getting in line for take-off and also surprised that the pilot gave us the details (her heart was racing and she was very anxious).
We left late but made it to ATL on time. Don't know if she had checked bags but didn't see any offloaded.
I'd say that someone asking to get off the plane and being allowed off isn't even in the same ballpark of someone running to the front and opening the door and getting out on her own.
It's the difference between asking your friend to lend you $50 and going through his wallet and taking it without him knowing.