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American Airlines ditches bag sizers at airport boarding gates

American Airlines removed metal bag sizers at boarding gates to reduce delays, relying on gate agents’ judgment to identify oversized carry-ons without changing size limits.

Summary by FOX 13 Seattle
American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.

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FOX 13 Seattle broke the news in on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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