You were accustomed to be charged for food, baggage … now, here is a new generation of new “Options, Greater Control Over Travel Experiences” : the early boarding fee – if you aren’t yet first class passenger, of course. American Airlines wants you to pay extra to board right after them. But only if you want it. At this time.

The package “Your choice“  from $9 to $19 each way, depending on length of the flight, also includes other services, such as a $75 discount on changes to your itinerary or “standby” for an earlier flight on the day of  departure.

Note: Travelers with special needs or young children will still board early without a fee. Nice from AA.

Isn’t it a neat way to announce “We’ve found of another way to extract money from you.”