American Airlines confirmed to USA TODAY that it is, in fact, testing a new boarding enforcement system. “We are in the early phase of testing new technology used during the boarding process.

American Airlines is implementing a new system to ensure passengers don’t board early. Getty Images American Airlines typically prioritizes passengers with status on the airline for boarding as ...

A major U.S. airline is figuring out how to keep creepy crawlers from getting in the way of the boarding process. Fortunately for the traveling public, "gate lice" are not actual lice. But these ...

The airline announced that it plans to end the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and start flights with assigned seats during the first half of 2026 as it responds to ...