What is a gate hold?

Hold time is used to keep the gate open for a fixed period of time following the signal going below the gate threshold. This can be really useful for effects such as 'gated snare' where the gate remains open after the snare hit for the duration of the hold time then abruptly closes.



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Answering questions about a passenger's flight Gate agents may use their knowledge of schedules, gate changes, and airline or airport protocol to answer passenger questions. They can help if a passenger has a question about arrival or departure times, gate locations, and transfers or connections.

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An airline can refuse to transport a passenger for the reasons listed in its contract of carriage, a legal agreement between the passenger and airline, so long as the refusal is not discriminatory, such as: Being intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs.

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The reason why you don't have a gate number mentioned on your web check-in boarding pass is the fact that the gate for your flight will be decided on the day of your journey. Several times the gate assignment is done a few hours before the flight.

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