American Airlines testing new boarding technology: 'Saw about 5 people get punted out of line'

(NEXSTAR) – American Airlines doesn't want to tolerate any more line-skipping tomfoolery.

In a statement shared with Nexstar, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed that agents in select airports are testing new technology to help prevent impatient travelers from boarding the plane before their group is called.

“We are in the early phase of testing new technology used during the boarding process,” the spokesperson said. “The new technology is designed to ensure customers...