Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
Yeah but at least you came after scheduled departure time. I ran over for a 450pm departure and got there at 435pm and was told sorry, we closed at 430pm. A full 20 mints early. Jetbridge hooked up and everything and no one waiting for a gate, no weather, no edct. And it's one thing if they close 20 early and plane pushes 15 early. No, this 717 didn't even push until 7 prior. How much you wanna bet the gate agent could have easily listed and gotten me on in less than 8 minutes, and still have this plane push 7 early?
I saw your earlier post. It's embarrassing that we did that to you.
I have to assume that while my anger was directed at the agent, he's a product of his environment. I would assume that those guys are under incredible pressure to not be the cause of a delay. It takes a captain with good SA to notice somebody in uniform with his face pressed against the glass and take control of the situation. I've flown with a couple guys who have taken a delay for passengers making a tight connection. It's really not a big deal from our perspective since there's really no negative repercussions if the delay is tagged to OPS. Usually an ACARS message asking for a reason, which most captains then blow off anyway. Most of us could care less about the stat chasers on the 4th floor, just want to fly a safe and efficient operation, but not (efficient) at the expense of taking care of each other.