Major U.S. airline cracks down on fliers cutting the boarding line with technology used by others

For most travelers, the ability to line up early and board at will may soon be a thing of the past.Photo byForsaken FilmsonUnsplash

American Airlines is implementing new technology aimed at streamlining the boarding process and preventing passengers from cutting in line.

The Fort Worth-based airline is currently testing software that alerts gate agents when a passenger attempts to board before their designated group is called.

This initiative was first reported by View from the Wing.

The system utilizes a computer connected to the boarding pass scanner, which will display an alert message and sound an alarm if a passenger tries to board early.

For most travelers, the ability to line up early and board at will may soon be a thing of the past.