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There’s a not-very-flattering term for those exhibiting the behavior: “gate lice.”It might feel harmless, but swarming the gate can lead to congestion, confusion and longer wait times.
To tackle the problem, American Airlines is trialing new technology at airports in New Mexico, Arizona and Virginia.
Passengers who attempt to board before their assigned group is called will set off an error beep, alerting the gate agent — and also rule-abiding fellow passengers.
Of course, you might prefer to organize your trip around another list that dropped this week: the world’s best bars for 2024.
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