American Airlines passenger details 'gate lice' crackdown

American Airlines passenger claims to witness 'gate lice' crackdown ahead of boarding
A flight passenger says he/she saw how American Airlines is cracking down on its "gate lice" policy. "Gate lice" refers to passengers who attempt to board before it's their turn.
American Airlines cracks down on ‘gate lice’ as passenger shares boarding zone experience
American Airlines is combating 'gate lice' by strictly enforcing boarding zones. A Reddit user highlighted a gate agent's efforts at Pensacola Airport.
American Airlines says it will start boarding earlier
UNDATED (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - If anyone is flying American Airlines this spring, they need to make sure they're at the gate early. The airline announced it will add five minutes to the boarding times for all domestic flights starting May 1.
American Airlines’ boarding enforcement technology comes to Chicago
The software sounds a chime if a passenger attempts to board a flight before their assigned group is called, alerting the gate agent and the customer.
American Airlines To Begin Boarding Earlier To Improve Passenger Experience
Starting this spring, the airline will increase boarding time in hopes of easing congestion, reducing last-minute baggage checks and enhancing the overall customer experience.
‘Gate lice’ beware: American Airlines cracks down on early boarders with new tech
American Airlines is stepping up its crackdown on so-called "gate lice" — passengers who hover near the boarding area or try to sneak on before their designated turn. A recent traveler at Pensacola International Airport (PNS) praised a gate agent for enforcing boarding order,
American Airlines' gates, boarding process at O'Hare is about to change
Your boarding process might look a little different next time you fly American Airlines out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The airline said it recently invested in “new express service kiosks and a new lobby configuration” meant to create a “smoother boarding process” for both travelers and employees,
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Harebrained ‘airport theory’ trend causing people to miss their flights
defeated-looking TikTokker Jenny Kurtz detailed her not rushing as she walked while sipping a cup of iced coffee — and seemingly getting to her American Airlines gate after it closed.
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American Airlines flight returns to gate over passenger hotspot name mentioning 'bomb'
A departing American Airlines flight suddenly returned to the gate last week after crews were alerted to suspicious activity onboard involving a passenger’s Wi-Fi hotspot name that contained the ...
American Airlines flight does go-around maneuver, aborting initial landing at Reagan National
An American Airlines flight trying to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday had to do a go-around ...