American Airlines Baggage Policies
Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets will be charged
$15 each way for the
first checked bag and
$25 each way for the
second checked bag.
Exceptions to this policy include customers who purchase
First or Business Class tickets, AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® and AAdvantage Gold® members as well as customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class.
Dimensions, Weight and Number of Pieces
| Itinerary |
Number of Bags Allowed* |
Size Per Piece Allowed* |
Maximum Weight Per Piece* |
|
Flights within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada |
One bag carry-on. No charge
Checked bags. Fees apply. |
45 in/114 cm (carry-on)
62 in/157 cm (checked)* |
The combined weight of the carry-on bag and personal item may not exceed 40 lbs/18 kgs. |
| Travel to/from Brazil |
One bag carry-on. No charge
Two bags checked. No charge |
45 in/114 cm (carry-on)
62 in/157 cm (checked) |
40 lbs/18 kgs. (carry-on)
70lbs/32kg (checked) |
| Travel to/through/from Europe and Asia |
One bag carry-on. No charge
Two bags checked. No charge |
45 in/114 cm (carry-on)
62 in/157 cm (checked) |
40 lbs/18 kgs. (carry-on)
70lbs/32kg (checked)
Over 50 lbs/23 kgs but less than 70 lbs/32 kgs - is subject to a $50 USD overweight baggage fee (Maximum of three excess pieces will be accepted.)
Over 70 lbs/32 kgs - will not be accepted |
| Other International Travel |
One bag carry-on. No charge
Two bags checked. No charge |
45 in/114 cm (carry-on)
62 in/157 cm (checked) |
40 lbs/18 kgs. (carry-on)
50lbs/23kg (checked) |
|
The size limitation of your luggage is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, that is, length + width + height.
*Bags over the size or weight allowance will incur additional fees. See below for Specialty Items.
| Itinerary |
Baggage Fees |
| Flights within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada |
$15 for the first checked piece. Exceptions may apply.
$25 for the second checked piece. Exceptions may apply.
$100 per piece for the 3rd, 4th and 5th checked bags
$200 per piece for the 6th checked bag and any additional pieces |
| All other itineraries |
Contact Reservations for fees or seasonal restrictions |
|
Overweight/Oversize Baggage Fees
Additional charges apply to this type of baggage and are collected at the airport ticket counter.
| Itinerary |
Overweight Baggage Fees |
Oversize Baggage Fees |
| Flights within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada |
Checked baggage weighing over 50 lbs/23 kgs but not more than 70 lbs/32 kgs will be charged at the rate of $50 per piece.
Checked baggage weighing over 70lbs/32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs/45 kgs will be charged at the rate of $100 per piece.
Baggage weighing more than 100 lbs/45 kgs will not be accepted as checked baggage. |
Checked baggage which is larger than 62 in/157 cm will be charged at the rate of $150 per piece.
Baggage measuring more than 115 in/292 cm will not be accepted as checked baggage. |
| All other itineraries |
Contact Reservations for fees or seasonal restrictions |
Contact Reservations for fees |
|
The size limitation of your luggage is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, that is, length + width + height.
Certain aircraft types cannot accept some oversized articles due to the dimensions of the cargo doors. If you are traveling with an oversized article, please contact an American Airlines representative to ensure your destination is typically served by an aircraft that can accommodate your article.
Carry-on Baggage Allowance
The following applies to travel within the United States unless otherwise stated. Our Reservations agents can assist with policies or information not covered.
You can carry on one bag plus one personal item per passenger as long as:
- They weigh no more than 40 lbs/18 kgs
- The bag is no more than 45 inches and the personal item is no more than 36 inches when you add the length + width + height so that it fits in an overhead bin or under the seat
Personal item - includes: backpack purse, briefcase, laptop OR a similar item such as book bag or tote that does not exceed 36 inches( length+width+height) and fits under the seat.
Additional items that will be allowed above and beyond the restrictions listed above include:
- Outerwear such as coats/wraps/hats
- Book or newspaper
- Small bag of food to eat on the flight - see guidelines for liquids
- Approved safety seat for lap or ticketed child
- Umbrella stroller for lap or ticketed child
- Diaper bag for lap or ticketed child
- Assistive devices for passengers such as wheelchairs, walkers and CPAP machines
- Therapeutic oxygen provided by the airline
SOURCE:
American Airlines
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