American Airlines is adjusting the boarding process for flights this spring. Passengers will start getting settled in their seats five minutes earlier on domestic mainline flights.  "This extra time will deliver a smoother boarding experience for customers by allowing for pauses between boarding groups,

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.

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.

American Airlines is combating 'gate lice' by strictly enforcing boarding zones. A Reddit user highlighted a gate agent's efforts at Pensacola Airport.