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American Airlines tests new 'shaming tools' to deter boarding frauds

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American Airlines is testing new technology that alerts gate agents when passengers attempt to board outside their assigned boarding group.

The airline is testing the technology at three domestic airports: Albuquerque International Sunport , Tucson International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C. A traveler in Albuquerque , New Mexico , noticed the tech last week and said it was “awesome to see this enforced”.