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American Airlines will start boarding flights earlier. Here's why.
American Airlines said it plans to continue refining its boarding process to make the experience less stressful for passengers and employees alike.
American Airlines wants to make boarding smoother (by making it longer)
"This extra time will deliver a smoother boarding experience for customers by allowing for pauses between boarding groups, relieving congestion on the jet bridge, and allowing customers to stow their bags and get settled before departure," American Airlines told Chron.
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.
Aiming to speed up boarding and find more room for bags, American Airlines will board earlier
AA will begin boarding all domestic mainline flights five minutes earlier than before. Earlier boarding times are being enacted to ultimately help expedite the boarding process.
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 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' 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.
American Airlines takes some of the hassle out of boarding at O'Hare
The carrier is deploying software at O’Hare that’s designed to keep passengers from jumping the line during boarding. The software sounds an audible alert to gate agents as passengers scan their boarding passes if are trying to board before their group is called.
‘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,
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In an effort to streamline the boarding process and minimize the number of last-minute carry-on bag checks, American Airlines is making more modifications to its boarding process. Starting May ...
American Airlines to start boarding earlier
If you're flying American Airlines later this spring, make sure you get to your gate early. The airline announced that it will add five minutes to the boarding times for ...