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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 12:39 pm
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curbcrusher
 
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Originally Posted by FCfree
I wonder if Southwest isn't sync'd up, but then adds a certain amount of random error to mess up entities like BoardFirst.com? I also using an atomic time clock and find that it is always 30-60 seconds after the turn of the minute before Southwest will let you get your boarding pass. Based on last experience, I think about 45 seconds is the magic moment.
I've noticed the same. My theory is there is a degree of lag between all the connected systems.
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