American Airlines just expanded its new boarding process technology — which sounds an alarm if someone tries to board a flight before their group is called — to more airports. Why it matters: Richmond is not one of the more than 100 U.

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.

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is expanding a new technology that aims to cut down on what’s been referred to online as "gate lice," or when passengers attempt to cut the line during the boarding process.

American Airlines is expanding a trial of a new technology to more than 100 airports after gaining "early insights on ways to improve the boarding process."

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,

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

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.