People leaving an aeroplane. Credit: Shutterstock, Viktor Konya

Air travel has always had its quirks, but social media has introduced another funny yet sharp term called “aisle lice”.

Much like their forerunners, “gate lice” – passengers who crowd the boarding gate before their zone is called – the term “aisle lice” describes travellers who impatiently push their way through the aisles as soon as a plane lands, causing chaos and annoyance.
This new term has gone viral, sparking debates across platforms including Reddit. One user on a forum shared their irritation: “Not only do the two people next to me stand up, but somehow the guy from the window seat shoves his way forward and is the first of all of us to get off the plane.” Their frustration struck a chord, with others chiming in to share similar complaints – I personally cannot even imagine this happening, but I guess it must do!