Originally Posted by
imaflyertalkuserwow
This holiday season, it’s been normal at the length of time you’re describing. Be happy you’re in the terminal. 20 Dec I had a 30min boarding delay at LAX, 1hr departure delay at LAX after boarding, and still almost a 2hr tarmac delay at OGG before getting a gate to deplane. I’d rather have spent an extra 2hrs in the lounge.
Wow - I do consider ourselves fortunate! Are there just too many planes, or are some of the carriers having crew issues which causes the planes to be at the gate longer?