With gate crowding becoming more common, American Airlines is implementing new technology to prevent unauthorized early boarding for travelers in later boarding groups.

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.

With the holiday season starting next week, American Airlines has added new software to ensure customers benefit from boarding in their assigned groups. The new technology will also help team members with more visibility into the boarding process,

Many air travelers who are not entitled to early boarding still try to secure it by coming to the gate before their zone numbers are called. Early boarding is usually reserved as a perk to passengers in higher fare classes,

American Airlines is implementing new technology to prevent travelers from boarding before their designated group is called. The system uses a two-note sound to deny access and is currently active

There are new rules in place for American Airlines passengers at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport to prevent them from cutting in line and it’s starting days before Thanksgiving.