Originally Posted by
Stranger
It does seem to me that if one makes it on time to the gate, they have no gronds for deaying you. OTOH it would appear this would only count as denied boarding if the flight was oversold.
If it wasn't oversold, they could put you back on.
If I'm holding a confirmed reservation (i.e. boarding pass) and you tell me there's no seat for me, that is blatant IDB.