Dubai Announces Baggage Shape Requirements

Dubai Airports announced it will no longer allow irregularly shaped luggage.

According to the announcement, the new baggage rule banning odd-shaped luggage that does not lie flat was created in an effort to prevent blockages in its baggage-handling system.

"Customers are being asked to not bring round bags to DXB as they can jam our baggage system, delay baggage delivery and inconvenience other passengers," the announcement stated. "Please ensure baggage has at least one flat surface."