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That's is the official policy of pretty much every airline: the departure time is the time the flight is scheduled to depart, and you're expected to be at the gate at least a certain time before that. It is true that American has been particularly focused on getting flights out on time in recent years, and has left standby passengers behind as a result.
– Zach Lipton
Commented Apr 21, 2019 at 4:18
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Note that in many cases “the flight as already left” actually means “the gate has already closed”. The aircraft may have not moved yet, especially if it’s at a remote stand.
– jcaron
Commented Apr 21, 2019 at 9:14

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