American Airlines Eliminating Carry-On Bag Sizers At Gates, But Why?

American Airlines Eliminating Carry-On Bag Sizers At Gates, But Why?

American Airlines is making a change that might seem unusual on the surface, as flagged by View from the Wing. However, the airline is simply following a competitor’s move, even if I can’t make much sense of it. American eliminating gate bag sizers, adding discretion As of Monday, October 6, 2025, American will start the process of removing carry-on bag sizers from all gate areas. There will still be bag sizers at at check-in counters, but past …

American Airlines Ends Gate Bag Sizers Monday—Your Too-Big Carry-On Might Suddenly Be Allowed - View from the Wing

Starting Monday, American Airlines will pull bag sizers from boarding gates. Instead of the metal frames deciding what fits, gate agents are being told to “use their judgment”—and even to lean in favor of the customer if a bag is close. That means your carry-on, even if a little oversized, might suddenly be waved through. Continue reading American Airlines Ends Gate Bag Sizers Monday—Your Too-Big Carry-On Might Suddenly Be Allowed...