American Airlines expands 'gate lice' crackdown

An American Eagle Airlines plane taxis in Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Feb. 10, 2024. Photo: Daniel ...
American Airlines has announced it is expanding its new technology to control “gate lice” – keen passengers with an ...
The new tech makes an audible sound and alerts gate agents when a customer attempts to board before their assigned group.
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 ...