‘Gate lice’ and ‘seat squatters’ among 2024’s most viral travel trends [Video]

Many Americans traveled far and wide across the U.S. throughout 2024.

Travelers may have participated in, or noticed, a few different travel trends that emerged in 2024.

As 2024 wraps up and the New Year of 2025 soon begins, here is a round-up of some of the biggest travel trends of the past year.

Gate lice

“Gate lice” refers to passengers who cut lines in the hope of boarding a flight early.

American Airlines announced it is expanding its new technology to counter “gate lice” at over 100 airports. 

AMERICAN AIRLINES EXPANDS ‘GATE LICE’ CRACKDOWN TO MORE THAN 100 AIRPORTS

The system audibly flags when a passenger attempts to board the plane before his or her designated assignment is called — and will automatically reject the person’s ticket.

Mattress runs

Dubbed “mattress …