Excellent question... my personal opinion, assuming seats in your class are available:
- If you're DM, at the gate + boarding soon/currently boarding: no.
- If you're DM, at the gate + the flight is being held at gate: likely!
- If you're DM, at reservations counter (near gate 21): probably not.
- If you're DM, at a first class lounge reservations counter: maybe, if not busy + more than enough time.
- If you're DM, at first class check-in counter (before security): 50/50 chance based on mood/how busy.
- If you're Gold, anywhere: see above, but with 50% of the above probability.
- If you're not MPC member, Green, or Silver: very unlikely, and only with flex ticket (as mentioned).
I'm really curious on the thoughts of others, because I've been in this situation at all of the above over the years... Lol.
Just try not to take advantage, you know? Not that you are I mean, just to keep in mind...
Good luck! Let us know what works!
-闵魁偲