In plain English
This refers to the cutoff point for getting onto the plane from the departure gate. Once that moment has passed, passengers are no longer allowed to enter the aircraft.
In context
Here, it states the time or moment at the gate after which passengers are no longer allowed to board the flight.
- Situation
- Checking in, passing airport steps, boarding, connections, and flight status
- What it communicates
- states the cutoff time or moment for entering the flight at the gate
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say whether boarding has started or when the flight will depart.
Examples
“Boarding closes at 18:20, but the flight departs at 18:45.”
“Passengers should be at the gate before boarding closes at 18:20.”