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Old Mar 1, 2019, 11:06 am
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Originally Posted by MarkOK
Every flight DFW to SWO does this. It's a small ERJ 135 or 140, they begin boarding at T-30 sharp or earlier, it takes 5 minutes to board the plane, then they start doing final boarding call announcements. Many times I get there at T-25 as and they are itching to close the door. Not sure yet at what point they would yet. Doubt they would call me too.
This was exactly the flight I was thinking of... In 2018 I missed the evening connection twice when I arrived on-time, but later than T-30 due to delayed incoming flights (at T-12 and T-15 I think); I was not allowed on. Frustrating; as the plane did not leave the gate for another 20+ minutes on both occasions. I do appreciate early boarding, but it feels unfair if you are denied while arriving on-time. I've asked GA nicely to no effect.
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