Within And Between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Customers traveling on Economy Class tickets will be charged $25 each way for the first checked bag and $35 each way for the second checked bag within the weight and size limitations. Exceptions may apply. For additional bags, see www.aa.com/baggageallowance.

The U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada to, through or from Europe
Customers traveling on Economy Class tickets may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $60 each way within the weight and size limitation. Exceptions may apply.

The policy applies when traveling:

  • The U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada to or from Europe
  • The U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada connecting in Europe to another destination

Between Mexico and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada and Europe
Customers who purchase Economy Class tickets may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $40 USD within the weight and size limitations. Exceptions may apply.

Between Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America
Customers who purchase Economy Class tickets may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $40 USD within the size and weight limitations. Exceptions may apply. View a list of Caribbean and Central American cities. View a list of South American cities.

The Caribbean and Central America to or from the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe
Customers traveling on Economy Class tickets may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $30 each way within the weight and size limitations. Exceptions may apply. View a list of Caribbean and Central American cities

Between South America (excluding Brazil) and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada
Customers traveling on Economy Class tickets may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $70 each way within the weight and size limitations. Exceptions may apply. View a list of South American cities.

Between South America (excluding Brazil) to, through or from Europe
Customers traveling on Economy Class tickets may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $60 each way within the weight and size limitations. Exceptions may apply. View a list of South American cities.

The following passengers will be allowed a 1st and/or 2nd checked bag at no additional charge provided it falls within the size and weight limitations. These free checked bag allowances apply on flights operated by American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection®. On codeshare flights operated by other carriers, the baggage allowance and charges of the operating carrier apply.

  • For customers traveling to or from destinations in Brazil and Asia
  • Customers who purchase First or Business Class tickets
  • Customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
  • Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel
  • Active U.S. Military dependents traveling on orders
  • American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® or AAdvantage Gold® members
  • Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold and MVP members
  • oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
  • Customers flying on the same reservation as an American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold member or oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby member regardless of frequent flier status or fare type (not applicable to group bookings)
  • First and Business Class MileSAAver® Awards
  • First, Business and Economy Class AAnytime® Awards
  • First and Business Class upgrades confirmed prior to check in