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American Airlines expands its crackdown on line cutters

  • American Airlines is implementing new boarding technology at over 100 airports to prevent line cutting before Thanksgiving.
  • The technology alerts gate agents with a sound if a passenger tries to board early.
  • American Airlines expects to fly nearly 8.3 million people over the Thanksgiving holiday period.
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The IndependentThe Independent

‘Gate lice’ crackdown expanded to target pushy passengers

American Airlines wants passengers to ‘enjoy the benefits’ of their assigned boarding group.

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Boston HeraldBoston Herald

Cutting in line? American Airlines’ new boarding tech might stop you at now over 100 airports

American Airlines has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group.

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American Airlines expands 'gate lice' crackdown ahead of Thanksgiving travel | Tech, Entertainment, Sport, Fashion, Travel News

American Airlines has announced it is expanding its new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early. The system audibly flags when a passenger attempts to board the plane before their designated assignment is called and will automatically reject the ticket. […]

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Business InsiderBusiness Insider

American Airlines is starting to shame passengers who try to board too early

American Airlines is rolling out software that will alert staff to passengers who try to board too early.Scott Olson/StaffAmerican Airlines is rolling out tech that calls out passengers who try to board before their turn.Travelers can expect to see it in action at more than 100 airports this holiday season.The new tech also gives staff more info on passengers' connections and boarding groups.American Airlines is cracking down on passengers who t…

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The HillThe Hill

American Airlines expanding technology, cracking down on line cutting ahead of holiday travel

American Airlines is bolstering its technology to ensure that passengers board only when their assigned group is called as airports prepare for holiday travel, the airline announced in a release Wednesday. “We’ve heard from our customers that the ability to board with their assigned group is important to them because it’s a benefit associated with…

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Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure

American Airlines' New Tech That Shames Passengers Who Board Out of Turn Is Expanding to More Than 100 Airports

Gate lice beware!Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images American Airlines gate agents checking tickets and boarding passes while boarding in Miami International AirportAmerican Airlines is expanding new technology that ensures travelers board with their designated groups ahead of the busy holiday travel season.The technology, which produces an audible sound if passengers try to board too early, will now be rolled out to more than 100 airports across the Un…

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