It's time to board and hordes of passengers begin to crowd the boarding gate; flight attendants have an unflattering nickname ...

“Once you board the plane, as quickly as possible, get to your seat. If you must place your carry-on in the overhead space, ...

“Aisle lice” are close kin in some travelers’ minds to “gate lice” — people who crowd the boarding gate in the terminal in hopes of sneaking on their plane early.

'TOTAL MADNESS': Reddit user defends "gate lice" boarding due to inaudible announcements after airlines crack down on the behavior. A Reddit user has defended a trend known as "gate lice" boarding.

'Gate Lice' Run-ins Have Flyers Demanding More Airlines 'Crack Down' On Pesky Travel Trend The Turkish Airlines logo is seen on an office building in Istanbul on Nov. 14, 2023.

Passengers trying to sneak ahead are generally seen as a scourge both onboard planes and at the airport. Inside the airport, similar annoyances are caused by so-called “gate lice” who attempt to board ...

When you gate check your luggage, it goes into the baggage hold with other checked items, so it’s important to treat your carry-on like a checked bag at that point.

American Airlines is trying to make it easier on travelers stressed about deboarding their flight and making it on time for their next. On Monday, the airline started testing new technology at its ...