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

'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.

“Once you board the plane, as quickly as possible, get to your seat. If you must place your carry-on in the overhead space, do so efficiently, then sit,” Vernon-Thompson said. “Do not block the aisle ...

'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.

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.