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Your carry-on bag followed the rules. So why was it gate-checked?

Summary by The Seattle Times
Gate-checking is becoming more common as planes fill to capacity and securing overhead bin space feels like a sport. Gate checks may be avoidable, however.

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Your carry-on bag followed the rules. So why was it gate-checked?

You’re a smart packer. You can squeeze all of your belongings into a personal item and carry-on bag. Both pieces comply with the airline’s luggage and fare restrictions. When you test them in the airport’s baggage sizer, they fit as…

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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