American Airlines passenger details 'gate lice' crackdown

American Airlines passenger claims to witness 'gate lice' crackdown ahead of boarding
A flight passenger says he/she saw how American Airlines is cracking down on its "gate lice" policy. "Gate lice" refers to passengers who attempt to board before it's their turn.
American Airlines cracks down on ‘gate lice’ as passenger shares boarding zone experience
American Airlines is combating 'gate lice' by strictly enforcing boarding zones. A Reddit user highlighted a gate agent's efforts at Pensacola Airport.
American Airlines’ boarding enforcement technology comes to Chicago
The software sounds a chime if a passenger attempts to board a flight before their assigned group is called, alerting the gate agent and the customer.
American Airlines takes some of the hassle out of boarding at O'Hare
The carrier is deploying software at O’Hare that’s designed to keep passengers from jumping the line during boarding. The software sounds an audible alert to gate agents as passengers scan their boarding passes if are trying to board before their group is called.
‘Gate lice’ beware: American Airlines cracks down on early boarders with new tech
American Airlines is stepping up its crackdown on so-called "gate lice" — passengers who hover near the boarding area or try to sneak on before their designated turn. A recent traveler at Pensacola International Airport (PNS) praised a gate agent for enforcing boarding order,
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‘Aisle lice’ are the latest annoying passenger trend - here’s how to avoid being one
As American Airlines moves to squash “gate lice” – pushy passengers trying to skip the boarding process – with alarm sounds and alerts for gate agents, a new pest has been named onboard.
American Airlines flight does go-around maneuver, aborting initial landing at Reagan National
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Should Airlines Guarantee Overhead Bag Space for All Fliers?
“For instance, American Airlines assigns the middle boarding group 6 to anyone who joins the AAdvantage program and that's usually good enough to avoid having to gate check a bag,” Leff says.
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What are ‘aisle lice’? The latest travel term for annoying passengers on flights
‘Gate lice’ refers to passengers who crowd the boarding gate before their group is called. The phenomenon became so widespread that in 2024, American Airlines introduced technology to ...