American Airlines has announced that it is expanding its new technology to eliminate the process called “”.gate lice“This happens when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early.
When a passenger attempts to board the aircraft before his or her designated assignment the system signals audibly and will automatically reject the ticket.
American Airlines first tested the technology last month at Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico, Tucson International Airport in Arizona and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Now it will expand to more than 100 airports before the holiday season.
Julie Rath, American’s senior vice president of airport operations, reservations and service recovery, said in a press release that the ability for customers to board with their designated group is important to them.
“The initial positive response from customers and team members has exceeded our expectations, so we’re thrilled to bring this technology to them before the Thanksgiving holiday,” Rath said.
Passengers who already have a boarding group can still do so.
According to the press release, the agent will override the alert by accepting the boarding pass.
According to the American site, the technology “provides team members with more information about the number of customers in each boarding group” and “displays estimated arrival times for upcoming flight connections”.
some of the airports listed The expansion program includes Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia.
The term “get lice” has gained popularity on social media in recent years.
Although it is not known who invented the phrase, many travel blogs and Reddit forums discuss “get lice” in detail.
In October, a representative for American told Fox News Digital via email, “The new technology is designed to ensure that customers can easily enjoy the benefits of priority boarding.”
The representative said it “helps improve the boarding experience by providing greater visibility into boarding progress for our team.”
Jacqueline Whitmore, a former flight attendant and etiquette expert based in Mount Dora, Florida, told Fox News Digital via email that she supports American Airlines’ latest strategy.
Fox News Digital contacted American Airlines for additional comment.
