"Gate Lice": A Growing Problem in Aviation

By upperclasscareer

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What is Gate lice?

is a term used to describe passengers who rush to the boarding gate and attempt to board the plane before their assigned boarding group.

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This behavior can cause chaos, frustration, and delays for other passengers.

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has been at the forefront of addressing this issue.

American Airlines

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They've recently implemented a new system that uses technology to identify passengers who try to board early.

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When someone attempts to board before their turn, the system alerts the gate agent, who can then intervene.