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Old Nov 12, 2018, 11:08 am
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Mirendo
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: AFKL: Platinum, SAS: Diamond
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The 20 minute rule is clearly written on the booking confirmations I get from both KLM and Air France. There are blue roll up signs, seemingly "everywhere" around the airport clearly stating that the flight closes 20 minute before scheduled departure time. If you fail to be at the airport in due time to pass security and make it to the gate a bare minimum 20 minutes before departure, then you and only you are liable for a new ticket, anything else should be dearly considered as a gift of graciousness.

If you are a person in need of a wheel chair, then I would certainly allow for more time at the airport since there may be hickups in getting the assistance in place, getting through security and such. It will almost always require extra time. And to even consider asking compensation for this?! For what? Your own failure to appear at the correct boarding gate at the very latest 20 minutes before departure?
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