Summary
American Airlines will remove metal bag sizers from boarding gates starting October 6. The decision aims to simplify the boarding process, with gate agents using their judgment to decide if a bag is too big to carry on. Carry-on size limits remain the same, and sizers will still be available in check-in areas.
Key Facts
- American Airlines will remove metal bag sizers from boarding gates on October 6.
- Gate agents will use their judgment to determine if a carry-on bag is too big.
- Carry-on rules remain unchanged, allowing one carry-on plus a personal item.
- The allowed carry-on size is 22x14x9 inches.
- Sizers will still be available in check-in lobbies for passengers to check their luggage size.
- American Airlines follows United Airlines, which removed gate bag sizers in 2020.
- Oversize bags still need to be checked in before the flight departs.
