A month away from launching a groundbreaking international flight in November , American Airlines continues to enforce strict size limits on carry-on luggage. If your bag exceeds the personal item dimensions, you’ll be required to valet it before boarding. The airline will tag and check your bag at the gate free of charge, and upon arrival, it will be returned to you on the jet bridge as you exit the aircraft. To ensure passenger compliance, American currently uses metal bag sizers at airport check-in counters and boarding gates.

However, beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, in a significant, traveler-friendly move, the Fort Worth–based carrier will start removing these metal sizers from all gate areas, though they will remain available at check-in counters. United Airlines had eliminated

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