“US Airline Trials Technology to Combat Queue Jumpers” – Lismore City News

In an effort to combat the all-too-common problem of queue jumping at airports, one US airline has begun testing out new technology designed to shame those who try to cut in line.

The airline, which has not been named, is reportedly using facial recognition software to identify passengers who attempt to skip ahead in lines at boarding gates and other checkpoints. Once identified, the technology displays a message on screens throughout the airport alerting other passengers to the queue jumper’s actions.

According to a spokesperson for the airline, the goal of the new technology is to discourage passengers from cutting in line by publicly calling them out for their behavior. “We want to make sure that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to board the plane in a timely manner,” the spokesperson said.

While some passengers have expressed concerns about privacy issues related to the use of facial recognition technology, others have welcomed the airline’s efforts to combat queue jumping. “It’s frustrating when people try to cut in line and this technology seems like a good way to hold them accountable,” one traveler said.

The airline has not yet announced whether the technology will be implemented permanently or expanded to other airports, but for now, queue jumpers beware – you may just find yourself publicly shamed if you try to skip ahead in line.