American Airlines has quietly changed its bag-check policy. If you travel with large luggage, plan accordingly

If you’re a frequent flier, chances are you’ve encountered the fear that your carry-on bag is too big for the overhead compartments.

Now, for American Airlines passengers, it’s even more important to make sure that your bag is inside the size limit before boarding: This week, the airline announced that it’s getting rid of its bag-sizers at gates.

American Airlines told the news station KTLA that it started removing the metal sizers, which typically allow customers and gate agents to decide if luggage will fit in the airplanes’ overhead bins, 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 their bag size.

How will bags be checked for size?

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