American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to cut the line.
The technology, which is being tested at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport in New Mexico, Tucson International Airport in Arizona and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Crystal City, Virginia, alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group.
If it’s assigned seating last is best. If it’s southwest… Being able to pick your seat sooner is better. (And maybe if you have a carry on and don’t want to be forced to checkout)
Don’t pick your seat in public… Ew!
Southwest are moving to assigned seating next year. I hope they still keep an orderly boarding process where everyone has a number. Maybe they’ll start boarding special people first, then from back to front.