Fox News: 'Gate lice' and 'seat squatters' among 2024's most viral travel trends

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'Gate lice' and 'seat squatters' among 2024's most viral travel trends

As the year of 2024 wraps up, here's a list of travel trends in America that consumed folks on social media, including "gate lice," "seat squatters" and "sleep divorce."......                    ...                        ...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" refers to passengers who cut lines in the hope of boarding a flight early.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login announced it is expanding its new technology to counter "gate lice" at over 100 airports. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......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.......Dubbed "mattress runs," the fad has people booking hotel rooms in order to earn free nights or accumulate status points.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, however, are apparently not completing their stays, yet they still reserve rooms in the hope of racking up rewards. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Alston Causey, vice president of Travelmation, a U.S.-based travel agency, told Fox News Digital, "A 'mattress run' is more for people who are on the cusp and tend to find themselves there every year."......"Flying naked" is a trend in which passengers fly without checked or carry-on luggage, bringing only essentials like a You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and wallet. ......Advocates appreciate the convenience of avoiding You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and the hassle of overhead bin space — while critics find the concept too limiting. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......TikTok users posted videos showing their participation in the trend, with one creator sharing a series of travel videos titled "Traveling with No Bags, Just Vibes."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......In 2023, airlines made over $33 billion in baggage fees, FOX Business reported.......The term "seat squatters" refers to airline passengers who occupy seats not assigned to them, hoping to secure a more desirable spot without paying extra fees. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......This trend has gained attention on social media, with travelers sharing experiences of confronting such individuals.......Travel industry expert Gary Leff, based in Texas, emphasized that passengers are entitled to the seat indicated on their boarding pass.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......He suggested that those seeking a different seat should politely request a swap, offering a reasonable trade in return.......The concept of "sleep divorce," in which couples choose to sleep separately to enhance their sleep quality, has been gaining in popularity, especially during vacations. ......Hilton's 2025 Trends report indicates that 63% of travelers You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login alone, and 37% prefer separate beds from their partners while traveling. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login ......Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel, a RAND Corporation senior behavioral specialist and a licensed clinical psychologist in Utah, told Fox News Digital that You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login are opting to sleep separately while on vacation with the "goal of improving sleep quality."......"This trend reflects a growing awareness that sleep is crucial not only for personal health and well-being but also for relationship health," said Troxel....

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