I did read the OP and it appeared many tens of pax were sat on a RYR 737 twiddling their thumbs 'cause someone couldn't be bothered to get to a gate on time. It was MLA after all not LHR T5, with C concourse departure
Many lounges don't have calls as they are irritating, especially as busy airports
Top tip....check your watch every now and then
Last edited by TCU; 7th Mar 2017 at 16:14.