American Airlines Takes Action Against Boarding Group Cheats
American Airlines Addresses Boarding Group Violations
Attention American Airlines passengers! If you're one of those overeager travelers who jumps the queue by boarding before your assigned group, the carrier is coming for you. American Airlines told CBS MoneyWatch that it’s piloting technology that alerts gate agents when customers try to board planes prematurely, meaning before their assigned boarding group has been instructed to line up at the gate.
New Technology Implementation
Such passengers’ boarding passes will trigger an audible sound and display a message to gate agents. They will not be permitted to board and will instead be instructed to wait their turns.
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