I don't remember when the change happened, either. I want to say it was because of 9/11, but it must've been before that. I only know that in other parts of the world, I don't remember non-passengers ever being able to amble up to the gate. The US was an anomaly for that, but alas no more. I rather miss meeting someone at the gate.
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Date: 2011-06-05 10:46 pm (UTC)I'd forgotten about the Ani DiFranco song.