NorthernChappie, I can only guess that you didn't put up much of a fight and accepted the situation. As long as you checked-in within the mimimum specified time there was no reason to punish you for their own incompetence. Out of interest, did they not offer you a Business seat on the next flight, or with another carrier? Of course I realise that time may have been a factor for you but I'm just curious to know what they offered in terms of alternatives and compensation.