A couple of very junior rock POs were led astray at Akrotiri, probably their first time overseas. Arrived on the apron as the Belslow, laden with all the kit and their flight, was taxiing.
Imploring gestures made to Captain. Stern shake of head, aircraft continues forward then stops, door opens, 2 very worried POs pulled on board.
Six weeks later, RTB, same POs, same leading astray . . .
only difference was they hed left their flight at Masirah or whereever as the ac had been 190lb overweight.
They were again boarded as the aircraft taxied.