A comical new nickname has been introduced to the air travel community that describes passengers trying to squeeze their way through aisles after the plane has landed.
Similar to ‘gate bugs’, the new term, ‘aisle bugs’, refers to travelers who try to squeeze their way to the front of the plane as soon as it hits the runway.
‘Hedge lice’ gained national attention last year after American Airlines announced it will test technology in select airports that will try to prevent impatient flyers from boarding before their zone is called.
The new moniker was first talked about online after a Reddit user started a debate to see what type of ‘bugs’ are the worst to deal with while travelling.
A user on the r/delta forum said that while aboard a Delta flight traveling from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, they were ‘pushed’ by a man in a sat in a window seat while sitting in an aisle seat in first class. section.
“Not only did the people next to me decide to get up, but the guy from the window seat pushes his way forward and is the first of all of us to get off the plane,” they wrote.
‘It serves me right because I think FC (first class) passengers have more class and will respect personal space and order.’
Their comments quickly drew others to weigh in online, with some also bringing up their personal flying experiences.
A new nickname, ‘gang bugs’, has sparked debate online after a user said they were ‘pushed’ by another traveler trying to get off the plane, despite being in an aisle. took a seat. (On the photo: File photo)
A user on the r/delta forum said the incident happened while traveling aboard a Delta flight from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. (On the photo: File photo)
One person admitted that they strongly disliked ‘gang bugs’ compared to ‘gate bugs’.
‘Gate locks don’t bother me because most people want to get on for the bin space first,’ they explained.
‘I blame the airlines for that. If you don’t have a tight connection or any other “emergency”, then wait your turn to get off the plane.’
‘Gang bugs are exponentially worse imo (in my opinion). Who really cares who gets on the plane first, you all get on anyway.
“Gang bugs slow things down, slow people down and cause so many more headaches,” wrote another.
Another user admitted: ‘Hang bugs all day.’
While many picked on the problem on the plane, others shared their hatred for those crowding the gate before people board.
‘Gate locks are annoying if it’s an airport where the gates are small and they block your way to your seat. I blame the airline on this,’ someone said.
‘Gate locks’ gained national attention last year after American Airlines announced it would test technology in select airports that would try to prevent impatient planes. (On the photo: File photo)
“Lice for sure,” said another user, with one adding: “Lice are lice.”
One user made it clear they didn’t like either exercise, branding them both ‘ridiculous’.
‘The fact that we have to choose between these two is ridiculous. Neither is indicative of appropriate adult behaviour,’ they said.
‘Yes, sure, there are exceptions. Literally everyone does, though – check on your next flights. Everyone cannot be the exception.’
Another user responded directly to their comment: ‘Sure they can. Selfishness knows no bounds.’
DailyMail.com has contacted Delta Airlines for comment.
