American Airlines is testing new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early.

The system audibly signals when a passenger attempts to board the aircraft before the designated assignment has been called.

“The new technology is designed to ensure customers easily receive the benefits of priority boarding and helps improve the boarding experience by providing greater visibility into boarding progress for our team,” an American Airlines spokesperson told Fox Digital News by email.

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American Airlines is in the early stages of testing the process, piloting the technology at Albuquerque International Sunport, Tucson International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The slang term “gate lice” has gained popularity on social media in recent years. Although it is not known who coined the phrase, several travel blogs and Reddit forums discuss “gate lice” at length.

Miami, Florida, Miami International Airport, hazardous material no fly warning sign, American Airlines boarding gate. (Photo: Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Some travelers have taken to social media to share their thoughts on American Airlines’ new alert system, which was designed to prevent passengers from stopping lines.

“If airlines enforced carry-on policies, there would be more overhead bin space and passengers wouldn’t be in such a rush to get on the plane,” one woman posted on X.

A user X posted: “zoning groups are another form of hierarchy”.

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“Wait, don’t I already do that? Now it’s just the honor system?” asked a man.

Another man said: “The only people who will have a problem with this ARE THE PROBLEM.”

“It’s always been a dirty little secret boarding areas they’re not part of your boarding pass QR code, so when you scan your pass at the gate, the gate agent has no idea what zone you’re in unless they look at it visually,” wrote user X.

Jacqueline Whitmore, former flight attendant and etiquette expert based in Mount Dora, Floridatold Fox News Digital via email that it supports American Airlines’ latest tactic.

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