Mmm. First post...... panning for information..... controversial subject......Jorno/TV researcher alert?
Being kind and responding, lates will usually always be declined if it will cause any further delay or create problems in the paperwork potentially causing a delay. Too many people cut check-in far too fine. If the Groundstaff have to go through significant extra effort because somebody doesn't get to the airport on time, why shouldn't they refuse the passenger?