"This extra time will deliver a smoother boarding experience for customers by allowing for pauses between boarding groups, relieving congestion on the jet bridge, and allowing customers to stow their bags and get settled before departure," American Airlines told Chron.

American is under pressure to offer free in-flight internet after more airlines have begun offering the complimentary service.

The software sounds a chime if a passenger attempts to board a flight before their assigned group is called, alerting the gate agent and the customer.

American Airlines said it plans to continue refining its boarding process to make the experience less stressful for passengers and employees alike.

AA will begin boarding all domestic mainline flights five minutes earlier than before. Earlier boarding times are being enacted to ultimately help expedite the boarding process.

The carrier is deploying software at O’Hare that’s designed to keep passengers from jumping the line during boarding. The software sounds an audible alert to gate agents as passengers scan their boarding passes if are trying to board before their group is called.

Your boarding process might look a little different next time you fly American Airlines out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The airline said it recently invested in “new express service kiosks and a new lobby configuration” meant to create a “smoother boarding process” for both travelers and employees,