If the plane is there to go to my final destination, and I can make it, and there is enough time, why is asking EK to put me on the flight arrogant?

is there a possible cultural difference here? Because in America this is a no brainer to help someone who misses a flight. So I don’t understand. Asking to be put on a flight to where you’re suppose to be going, when there is enough time, is not asking for special treatment, at least not in America.