Nov. 3—Rancid bacon fat might not sound revolutionary, but at New Mexico State University, it might be the key to creating an all-natural mosquito repellent. As Texas archeologist Gus Acosta was ...

Nicknamed “gate lice” by industry insiders, such pushy passengers have become an increasing irritant for carriers as travel demand climbs to record levels. The International Air Transport ...

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American Airlines is testing new technology to end a process known as "gate lice," which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early. The system audibly flags when a passenger ...

There’s a not-very-flattering term for those exhibiting the behavior: “gate lice.” It might feel harmless, but swarming the gate can lead to congestion, confusion and longer wait times.

What do you feel when you see this? Meaghan Kenny: My first thought when you asked us to debate gate lice was, “What do I think of somebody boarding a flight knowing they have lice?” ...

Regular travelers have recently started calling it gate lice — the gathering of fliers at the boarding gate long before their zone is called. American Airlines is taking steps to swat away the ...

American Airlines says it has a new boarding technology to crack down on what may refer to as "gate lice." Here's what that means NBC Universal, Inc. American Airlines is testing a new technology ...

Fortunately for the traveling public, "gate lice" are not actual lice. But these people who crowd the boarding area before their group is called — and even try to board out of turn — cause ...