‘Lice’ Prompt American Airlines to Test New Technology to Stop Travel Phenomenon

american airlines is testing new technology to put an end to a process known as “gate lice,” which occurs when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding an early flight.

The system audibly alerts when a passenger attempts to board the aircraft before their designated assignment is called.

“The new technology is designed to ensure customers receive the benefits of priority boarding with ease and helps improve the boarding experience by providing greater visibility of boarding progress for our team,” an American Airlines spokesperson told Fox News Digital. by email.

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american airlines is in the early testing phases of the process, testing the technology at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, Tucson International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The slang term “lice” has gained traction on social media in recent years. Although it is not known who invented the phrase, several travel blogs and Reddit forums discuss “lice” at length.

American Airlines is testing new technology that will alert staff if a passenger attempts to board the plane before the designated time. (iStock)

some travelers took to social media to share his thoughts on American Airlines’ new alert system that was designed to prevent passengers from jumping lines.

“If airlines implemented carry-on policies, there would be more space in the overhead bins and passengers wouldn’t be in such a rush to get on the plane,” one woman posted on X.

An X user posted: “Zoning groups are another form of hierarchy.”

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“Wait, they don’t do this yet? It’s just the honor system now?” asked a man.

American Airlines is testing the technology at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, Tucson International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (iStock)

Another man said, “The only people who will have a problem with this ARE THE PROBLEM.”

“It’s always been a dirty little secret that boarding areas “They are not part of the QR code on your boarding pass, so when you scan your card at the gate, the gate agent has no idea what zone you are in unless you look at it visually,” one user wrote of X.

Jacqueline Whitmore, former flight attendant and etiquette expert based in Mount Dora, Floridatold Fox News Digital via email that he supports American Airlines’ latest tactic.

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