"American Airlines told the news station KTLA that it started removing the metal sizers on October 6. According to the airline, the move is intended to simplify the boarding process-bypassing the bottleneck that sometimes forms when multiple passengers need to check the size of their bags. Starting this week, gate agents will be responsible for visually assessing whether carry-ons are the appropriate size."
"According to American Airlines' website, customers are allowed one personal item, which should be 18-by-14-by-8 inches or smaller, as well as one carry-on, which cannot exceed 22-by-14-by-9 inches. The airline noted to KTLA that bag-sizers are still available in airport lobbies for passengers who would like to use them. "Team members will continue to monitor carry-on baggage in the lobby and at the gate, and oversized items will still be required to be checked in ahead of the flight," the airline said."
American Airlines began removing metal bag-sizers at gates on October 6 to simplify boarding and reduce bottlenecks from passengers checking luggage size. Gate agents will visually assess carry-ons starting this week. Customers may bring one personal item up to 18-by-14-by-8 inches and one carry-on up to 22-by-14-by-9 inches. Bag-sizers remain available in airport lobbies for passenger use. Team members will continue to monitor carry-on baggage in the lobby and at the gate, and oversized items will still be required to be checked. The change is part of broader efforts to board passengers faster, including measures to deter early gate crowding.
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