Whatever the reason, American Airlines wants you to cut it out. The airline is testing new technology to alert passengers and gate agents when someone tries to board before their seating group is called.

American Airlines is in the early stages of introducing technology it believes will prevent passengers from becoming so-called "gate lice." The new system will have an audible signal when someone tries to board the plane before they are called to do so.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, American Airlines is implementing a new platform that would stop the reoccurrence of “gate lice”.