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Old Mar 21, 2025 | 11:42 am
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It just seems folks don't situational awareness and not aware of the fact that they blocking other people's way. Just like people stop and stand after getting off an escalator/travelator/elevator, or people standing in front the subway door as opposed to the side.

Originally Posted by narvik
At gates without a dedicated pre-board/1K line, 1Ks are inevitably gate lice, no?
Only if the person is standing in an area that is blocking other eligible pre-boarders.
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