An OMAAT reader posed a question that I think makes for an interesting discussion. He asks what my thoughts are on people requesting to jump ahead in the security line because they’re running late? He explains that he refused to let someone cut, and was then called names, and asks if he was being unreasonable.
It’s a fair question, and I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer. So I’ll share my take, and I’d love to hear what others think. On one hand, I’m a firm believer in the quote that goes “a lack of planning on your part doesn’t constitute an emergency on my part.” At the same time, this is one of those situations where I can see both sides, and I just try to avoid getting stressed.
Most of the time when people are running late for a flight, it’s within their control. Not that they want to be running late so that they have to ask people for a line cut at security, but rather they didn’t leave enough of a buffer. It’s kind of like when you’re supposed to meet someone for drinks at 6PM, and then they show up at 6:30PM and say “sorry I’m late, traffic was horrible.” During rush hour, really?!? You don’t say!
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
