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American Airlines Eases Carry-On Rules for Faster Boarding

10/5/2025

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American Airlines removes metal bag sizers from boarding gates starting October 6, 2025, enabling boarding without gate-size checks.
The 45 linear inch carry-on limit remains, with one carry-on and one personal item allowed.
Staff will use discretion for slightly oversized bags to prioritize convenience.
Sizers remain at check-in counters; the move follows United Airlines' 2020 effort to speed boarding.

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American Airlines removes metal bag sizers from boarding gates starting October 6, 2025, enabling boarding without gate-size checks.
The 45 linear inch carry-on limit remains, with one carry-on and one personal item allowed.
Staff will use discretion for slightly oversized bags to prioritize convenience.
Sizers remain at check-in counters; the move follows United Airlines' 2020 effort to speed boarding.