American Airlines is cracking down on sneaky boarders and they’ve recently tested it out in New Mexico.
American Airlines recently tested out this new technology in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The new system will target passengers who try to board before it’s their groups turn, or what some might call “gate lice”.
If you’re unfamiliar, the term “gate lice” is a term used in air travel to describe passengers who crowd the boarding gate area at an airport before their boarding group is called.
These individuals often block the gate, creating congestion and making it difficult for those who are supposed to board first to do so. The term likens the cluster of anxious or overeager passengers to lice swarming around a gate. It’s a common source of mild frustration among frequent flyers and airline staff…