Originally Posted by NoValueAviator

Sure, and I've gotten on under similar circumstances. Even an AA flight where the AA tool listed for the JS no-showed and the CA wanted me to go look for the guyto take my seat. I don't agree though that it is completely the fault of the other guy not trying the flight. You have to think about where your best shot is and go stand at that gate, the more accurate the priority list is the better when making those types of decisions.