gate lice

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There’s a term for airplane passengers who push ahead and clog the front of the boarding area long before their group is called: gate lice.

The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Airport Caroline Bologna 2020
The rabble holding cheap tickets who board last are most affected, but even jet-setters with elite status seem to worry about bag space; they hover in front of gates hoping to board as soon as possible—“gate lice,” they’re sometimes called.

The Carry-On-Baggage Bubble Is About to Pop Ian Bogost 2024