No I don't work for Alaska, but I fly quite frequently. Any airline can check you in, in minutes. It only takes two minutes to check in for a flight. But let's say your flight is at 2 pm, no airline will check you in at 1:55 because by then the doors are closed and the plane is ready for push. Now listen to what you just added to your previous statement: You arrived at 12:15, you got to the counter 45 minutes later. Even if it took them 2 minutes to get you checked in, then that gives you 18 minutes to the gate. Heck not even 18 minutes, try 8 minutes to get through security and to the gate. Because if you are not at the gate 10 minutes prior to departure, they shut the door on you. Were you late for your flight? Yes! Should the airline be held responsible? No. Should you throw their contract of carriage in their face for your lateness? No. Were they in the wrong for callin the cops? No. Should you be compensated for your lateness? No. Time is of the essence sir, but you obviously didn't factor in time when you arrived at the airport at the time you did.
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