In plain English
This means passengers are not starting to get onto the plane yet. The planned beginning of boarding at the gate has been moved to a later time.
In context
Here, it reports that the start of passenger boarding at the gate has been postponed and is not underway yet.
- Situation
- Checking in, passing airport steps, boarding, connections, and flight status
- What it communicates
- reports delayed boarding status
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say why boarding was postponed or when it will begin.
Examples
“With boarding delayed, passengers stayed in their seats near the gate instead of forming a line.”
“The gate agent said boarding was delayed and asked everyone to wait by the seating area.”