American Airlines Announces Change to Boarding Times

American Airlines is making some changes to its boarding process.

The changes go into place on May 1, 2025, American Airlines wrote in an April 16, 2025, press release.

"Starting May 1, American will refine the boarding process by updating boarding groups and adding an additional five minutes of boarding time," the press release says.

Among the changes, according to American Airlines are "updated groups for easier preboarding."

"American will preboard First and Business customers...