Originally Posted by
notEnuf
Unless you're in the lav. I've had many gate agents pull the jetway back with an intense frown. They only care about the door time. Out time only matters to the ramp.
Release 2? WHAAAAAAT!?!
That's why it's simple. Tell the A that the gate agent MUST get your approval to close to the door. I've handed them the paperwork before while they were in the lav but told them to wait until the Captain says we are good to go. I've never once had anyone not wait.