Missed my flight because they boarded and left 15 minutes early
So first of, this is at least 50% my fault. Its still hillarious to me (now) - I was waiting in the lounge for my flight in Hawaii, and didnt check the time. Usually Delta sends multiple notifications (Boarding begins soon. Boarding starts now. Your zone is boarding now. etc) and also announces it over speakers that a flight is boarding. There was none of this. No notifications, no announcement.
So at some point, i did eventually notice the time, check notifications, nothing but its getting closer to departure. So i get out of the lounge and walk to my gate. Was not worried since i still technically had plenty of time when i got out of the lounge.
As i get to the gate, they just close the door. Im confused and ask them if theres still any way to get on, they say no. They did rebook me for a flight 10 hours later, but im still a bit annoyed because neither was this broadcast to me (the early boarding and departure) nor was i technically late for the boarding (and i lose 10 hours).
Delta did give me 3000 miles for the inconvenience, but i still wanted to rant and share the story. Dont trust the app ;)