Originally Posted by thegoderic

Slightly off topic, as this was not BA, but I was trying to check in at CDG behind an off duty pilot who was also trying to get on the same flight. We were both late and the flight had closed, but the incoming aircraft hadn't arrived.

"Non" was the only answer we could get from the agent, so the pilot borrowed my phone, called control, got patched through to the pilot of the incoming aircraft, and said "George, do me a favour and don't take off unless me and my new mate are onboard"

He then handed the phone to the agent and said she could either try to change the pilot's mind or check us in.

We got on the flight!