Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dunedin airport says that a twenty-second hug is enough to get a rush of oxytocin to make someone feel loved. Ever wondered about the rules of flying? The dos and don'ts of traveling by plane? We all have our travel comforts, our pleasurable ways of moving around the world. Some of us get to the airport five hours early, while some routinely arrive to check in with little time to spare.
When our flight starts boarding, some like to be the last on the plane, while others are known in the industry as 'gate lice'—those of us who try to get on an airplane before it's our turn to board. American Airlines Is Trialing New Technology So Passengers Can't Cut In Line This week, American Airlines publicized its trial to cut down on these gate lice, a term the airline does not use. Passengers must use an application to board, but if they try to get on before their allotted time, a loud beep goes off that everyone can hear.
Maybe we're anxious fliers or want to ensure we get some room in the overhead lockers, but as CNN reports, these passengers who rush to get onboard ahead of their allocated slots can cause many problems for an airline. They crowd around the gate, leading to congestion and longer wait times. It can also make things confusing for the ground crew, who have enough to do.
Plus, it means that the passengers who need speedier boarding, such as those with kids or in wheelchairs or those who have paid for it through their t.