The International Air Transport Association (IATA), representing 330 airlines worldwide, highlighted this growing problem at a recent event. Nick Careen, IATA's head of operations and safety, ...

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 ...

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.

There’s even a term being used for such passengers online: gate lice. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.

‘Gate lice’ are those impatient passengers, who board before their designated group is called, in an attempt to get on the aircraft early and secure overhead bin space. This often leads to chaos and ...

Anyone who’s flown with a major airline in recent years knows the scourge of so-called “gate lice,” even if they could never put a name to these particular flouters of airline etiquette.

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 ...