Out of curiosity...was it really pulled away from the gate? I read an article, and it sounded like they were about to get into motion, but were still at the gate. Still very presumptious either way.

On Sat, during the safety video briefing at EWR, we were still at the gate, but the jetway had pulled away. It quickly returned...and the GA knocked on the door. FA asked the captain if it was okay to open, and he let her.

They were letting an elderly woman who was disoriented board the flight. Not a Couric, but the most bold boarding I've seen. We arrived a half hour early, although I missed my shuttle to the train by about 90 seconds and ponied $20 for cab fare.