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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 ...

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.

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.