Originally Posted by
LarryJ
They don't want to post a later time that turns out to be too late because some of the passengers will not be ready to go at the earlier time that it is ready.
Fully understand that part of the procedure.
It just would be nice if there was a way to spend the waiting time at the lounges, vs. sitting/standing at the gate and waiting around - often for extended amounts of time - until boarding finally begins.