Airline Software Glitch Repeatedly Lists 101-Year-Old woman as a Baby

An amusing yet persistent inconvenience has befallen for American women during their recent flights, courtesy of a ticketing system that consistently misidentifies them as infants.

The issue arises because American Airlines’ systems struggle to grasp the fact that Patricia, who prefers not to disclose her surname, was born in 1922, not 2022. Despite the mix-up, Patricia and the cabin crew managed to find humor in the situation.

“It was funny that they thought I was only a little child and I’m an old lady!” she remarked. However, the centenarian expresses a desire for the glitch to be rectified, citing past challenges it has posed.

One such instance saw airport staff caught off guard, expecting a baby who could be carried instead of a 101-year-old woman. Patricia recounts the inconvenience she faced, with supervisors needing to intervene and escort her through security due to the confusion.

As a frequent traveler even after turning 100, Patricia’s adventures include a trip to London in September 2023 for a transatlantic cruise and a recent stopover in New York for a talk show appearance. Despite declining to disclose her last name, Patricia’s experiences shed light on the need for airlines to address such technical hiccups promptly.

Accompanied by her daughter on flights, Patricia’s journey is marked by resilience and humor, even in the face of logistical challenges. She hopes for a resolution to the glitch to spare her and fellow travelers from unnecessary hassles, such as having to transport luggage across airport terminals due to miscommunication.