Anyone who’s stood in line, patiently waiting for their zone to be called at an airport departure gate has likely seen a scenario when someone attempts to scoot ahead and board the plane before their group has been called.
Last month, American Airlines became the first airline to test a new technology to help crack down on passengers who attempt to cut the line. And now, ahead of the busiest travel day of the year, the Texas-based carrier is expanding its new technology.
Travelers in the American Airlines check-in area at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, Oct. 21, 2024.
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The technology gives gate agents an audible signal when someone scans their ticket and…
