Originally Posted by
ACEAV8R

i would say so. it hasn't been long since i was a gate agent but crazy things happen with those computers. the gate agent should be able to verify who's count is accurate even if it means going through the aircraft with a hard copy list. but it's no longer my battle to fight.

Ha, unless it's a gate agent at dulles... They don't even speak english 99% of the time. You're lucky if you get the paperwork for the right flight, let alone the right count...