Terminal tensions rise as flyers ditch basic airport courtesy and turn everyday departures into flashpoints for conflict at busy hubs. With packed gates, tighter schedules and limited space, small frustrations are becoming harder to brush off. In response, some airports are redesigning crowd control and boarding procedures to keep the flow moving and tempers in check.
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