Travel hacks have taken over the internet, with social media users talking about this risky trick.
“Check-in” consists of flyers waiting until check-in is almost closed until a seat is reserved.
The bet is that more desirable remaining seats will be assigned, such as additional legroom or an exit row.
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One travel influencer who promotes cheap travel tips posted on TikTok her experience with an airline that involved “check-in chickens.”
A new air travel trend, “chicken check-in,” gives flyers better seats for free while they wait through the seat selection process. (Istock)
“They pawn seats in the middle or back of the plane in hopes that you will pay to change seats,” the user said in her video.
She said, “If you sit tight and wait What you will see is them all starting to leave. And there are only extra legroom seats and seats at the front of the plane.”
The text added to the video is also known as “Chicken Check-in”.
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Users say it’s nice to check in to see the “land plan” without selecting a seat. But it’s still worth checking to make sure you get a seat.
Adam Duckworth, president and founder of Travelmation, advises against trying “chicken check-ins.” (Istock)
Fox News Digital has reached out to TikTok influencers for comment.
Adam Duckworth, president and founder of Travelmation, a Florida-based agency, told Fox News Digital, “Being a ‘check-in chicken’ can add 100% more stress to your day.”
“In order to proceed appropriately You will be required to check the seating map regularly in the last 24 hours before departure. For many of us, now is a better time to pack our bags and get everything neat and tidy around us. home before traveling,” Duckworth said.
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He added: “This trend will take up a lot of your time. And you should ask yourself: ‘How much is my time worth?’ and be very careful. Because if you make a mistake and wait too long You could lose all your seats.”
Duckworth says trying to “check in chicken” will add stress to your trip. (Istock)
Duckworth recommends considering airfare prices into your vacation travel budget.
other passengers Avoid extra fees when boarding an early flight by trying other word-of-mouth travel tips.
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The trend has been dubbed “gate lice,” causing passengers to cut in line in hopes of boarding the plane without turning.
American Airlines has implemented a new system that sends an audible signal when a passenger attempts to board a plane before calling for an assignment. and will automatically reject the ticket.
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The technology will be rolled out to more than 100 airports in the hope of suppressing “lice”.
