American Airlines Baggage Allowance

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The American Airlines (AA) baggage policy for regular basic fares include the following:

Baggage Allowance

Carry-on baggage

• 1 personal item - Free

• 1 carry-on item - Free

Checked baggage / Hold luggage - Applicable fees per bag increase with number checked.

Overweight and Oversize bags - Applicable fees per bag depending on weight and size categories.

Sports equipment - Certain items might have applicable fees.

American Airlines (AA) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free.

Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions:

• 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.

• Fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

• Personal item should be of proper size to fit under the seat in front of you.

• A jacket, umbrella, diaper bag, duty free items, and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.) do not count towards your carry-on allowance.

American Airlines (AA) will charge the following for bags that are greater than the standard 50 pounds or 23 kilograms:

• 51 to 70 pounds or 24 to 32 kilograms: $100.00 USD extra per bag (excludes Brazil, also waived for all First Class, Business Class, Advantage Executive Platinum, and oneworld Emerald passengers).

• 71 to 100 pounds or 33 to 46 kilograms: $200.00 USD extra per bag (not accepted on Transatlantic and $450.00 USD extra on Transpacific).
Bags exceeding 100 pounds or 46 kilograms will not be accepted as checked baggage / hold luggage.

American Airlines (AA) will charge the following fees for any bags between 62-125 inches or 158-320 centimeters:

• $200 - U S domestic, the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America, and Transpacific.

• $150 – Brazil and Transatlantic.

Sports equipment such as skis, golf bags, fishing equipment, hockey, and lacrosse equipment will be accepted up to American Airlines' (AA) size and weight limits and will count as one checked bag/hold bag. Associated fees might be applied.

For further information on Baggage Policy, please contact American Airlines Customer Care directly at 1 800 433 7300 or your local air ticketing agent.