Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — Sneaking a little ahead of line to get on that plane faster? American Airlines might stop you.

An enterprising Delta gate agent has devised an unorthodox way to discourage gate-crashers — or "gate lice" — by threatening to check their bags at the door, as detailed in a viral Reddit thread.

Reddit user defends "gate lice" boarding due to inaudible announcements following airlines move to crack down on the behavior. An etiquette expert weighs in.

Plane Passenger Praises Gate Agent’s ‘Threat’ to Potential Line Cutters: 'Best Thing I've Heard' “Kudos to that gate agent,” one user commented on the airport worker’s solution ...