American Airline infrequent flyers may notice a new boarding being rolled out.

Customers without overhead compartment luggage will now be allowed to board before Group 2. The table below illustrates the pecking order for the boarding process.

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This may be welcome news for the infrequent flyer who doesn’t place a carryon in the overhead compartment. Most frequent American Airlines flyers won’t be effected. For example those with PriorityAAccess, the Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® Visa Signature® Card, AAdvantage Platinum, or First Class passengers will still be able to board prior or with Group 1.

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