Important Travel Reminders
Some Things Can't Fly - Restricted Articles
Many common items used everyday may seem harmless however they can be unsafe in flight. Our Restricted Items page has a full list of items but here are a few examples: Christmas Crackers (noisemakers that spread glitter when pulled apart), cutting instruments, defense sprays, bleach and lighters.
Holiday Checked Bag Limitations
From November 29, 2008 - January 10, 2009, there are limitations on boxes and baggage when traveling to certain Mexican, Latin American and Caribbean destinations.
Checked Bag Policies
Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after May 12, 2008, may incur charges for checking bags.
After your reservations are made, another important part of your journey begins. What are you going to pack? Will it be enough? Too much? What are you going to pack it in? Do you need to take special equipment for business? How about sports items? We hope you will find the answers to all of your questions and take advantage of the special tips we have provided in the following sections.
General Information
Helpful tips and information on packing and checking your luggage.
Baggage Allowance
Information regarding the dimensions, weight
and number of checked and carry-on pieces
allowed, as well as applicable baggage charges
and specialty items.
Carry-on Allowance
Everything you need to know about carry-on baggage.
Restricted Items
Definition of and regulations for Hazardous
Materials, Dangerous Goods, Firearms, Dry
Ice-Perishable Food and Medical Supplies.
Liability Limitations
American Airlines liability for baggage.
Check Baggage Status
Online status tracker for delayed baggage claims.
Delayed Baggage Information
Information regarding the filing and handling of delayed baggage claims.
Damaged Baggage
Guidelines for filing damaged baggage claims.
Contact Baggage Services
Contact American Airlines baggage services for questions concerning delayed or missing baggage.
Each airport has its own method for processing lost and found requests. If you left an item at the airport or on your flight, please contact the Lost and Found office of the airport from or to which you were traveling. For your convenience, airport hours of operation are accessible from our
Airport Information and Ticket Counter Hours page.
Reservations
