American Airlines removes gate carry-on bag sizers nationwide to speed boarding

American Airlines has announced it will remove bag sizers from gates nationwide to speed up the boarding process, shifting to gate agents' discretion to enforce carry-on size rules. While bag sizers will no longer be used at gates, the airline emphasizes that size limits remain unchanged, with oversize items still required to be checked. This change is part of broader efforts to streamline boarding, including new boarding technology and expanded preboarding options. Bag sizers will remain available in airport lobbies for passengers to check their own bags. United Airlines, meanwhile, has implemented a new International Remote Baggage Screening program to allow travelers with connecting flights to proceed directly to their gates without retrieving checked bags, cutting connection times significantly. Both airlines are taking steps to improve customer experience amid ongoing industry challenges.