Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmerican Airlines is removing bag sizers from its gates across the country starting Monday to speed up the boarding process. Despite the removal of sizers, airline staff will continue to monitor carry-on baggage in the lobby and at the gate. Oversized items will still be required to be checked in before the flight, with existing size restrictions remaining in place. Passengers are permitted one personal item, which must fit under the seat, and one carry-on bag, which can go in the overhead compartment. This update follows the airline's introduction of new boarding technology last year, designed to detect if passengers attempt to board outside their designated zone. In fullAmerican Airlines to remove bag sizers from airport gates in boost to passengersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Airline to remove bag sizers at airport gates
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmerican Airlines is removing bag sizers from its gates across the country starting Monday to speed up the boarding process. Despite the removal of sizers, airline staff will continue to monitor carry-on baggage in the lobby and at the gate. Oversized items will still be required to be checked in before the flight, with existing size restrictions remaining in place. Passengers are permitted one personal item, which must fit under the seat, and one carry-on bag, which can go in the overhead compartment. This update follows the airline's introduction of new boarding technology last year, designed to detect if passengers attempt to board outside their designated zone. In fullAmerican Airlines to remove bag sizers from airport gates in boost to passengersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
