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Originally Posted by Gromit801

That sucks.

That being said, at 15 minutes before departure (usually), the paperwork and manifest has been filed, and weight and balance has been finalized. The flight is closed, and the computers have essentially been locked out from making any further changes.

It's not like catching a bus, hoping it will remain at the curb while you run half a block.

You won't get any satisfaction from the airline. No airline will hold a flight 5 minutes for anyone. I know that Bill Ayers, CEO of Alaska Airlines was late for a flight, and it left without him. He and I can a fun conversation about his boo-boo while we waited in the "Board Room." (Alaska's lounge)

I disagree - after we were stuck in Miami we spent many hours in the airport and I saw on numerous occassions where people names were called over the PA system and the flight was being held for them.