While the increased fee is based on certain conditions applicable to all passengers, certain elite customers may be exempt ...

American seemed to frame its decision to hike second-bag fees for customers who pay at the airport as a way to nudge more travelers to book their luggage ahead of time, which can help reduce check-in ...

American Airlines will now charge an extra $5 to check your second bag at the airport.

A passenger checks his bag size at an American Airlines lobby bag sizer. The airline has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) American Airlines ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American Airlines has announced the removal of metal bag sizers from boarding gates at airports nationwide. Since October 6, 2025, ...

WASHINGTON — American Airlines is eliminating bag sizers at airport gates in an effort to expedite its boarding process. The Dallas-based airline carrier confirmed the change on Tuesday, Oct 7, in an ...

American Airlines has removed metal bag sizers at boarding gates across the U.S. Gate agents will use their judgment if a bag appears oversized for a carry-on. Lobby bag sizers will remain in place ...