If you fly American Airlines and like to jump ahead in the queue when you board your flight, don’t think about it. 

Waiting in line to board stinks, but you eventually get out of line and board your plane, anyway. With new technology, American Airlines gate agents can now catch customers when they try to board planes prematurely, according to Yahoo.

How is American tracking and cracking down on “gate lice” (people skipping ahead in airplane boarding)? Here’s what to know.

How is American Airlines cracking down on gate lice?

When customers skip ahead in the line before their assigned boarding group is called, it triggers an audible sound and gate agents will tell them to wait their turn. 

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