Important Travel Information
Domestic Travel
Within And Between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
View new checked bag charges for customers who purchase Economy Class tickets on or after February 1, 2010.
International Travel
The U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to, from, or via Europe and India
View new checked bag charges for customers who purchase Economy Class tickets on or after September 14, 2009.
View new security measures limiting carry-on baggage for all flights to the U.S.
Please review limitations on baggage to Haiti.
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.
Helpful tips and information on packing and checking your luggage.
Information regarding the dimensions, weight
and number of checked and carry-on pieces
allowed, as well as applicable baggage charges
and specialty items.
Everything you need to know about carry-on baggage.
Definition of and regulations for Hazardous
Materials, Dangerous Goods, Firearms, Dry
Ice-Perishable Food and Medical Supplies.
American Airlines liability for baggage.
Online status tracker for delayed baggage claims.
Information regarding the filing and handling of delayed baggage claims.
Guidelines for filing damaged baggage claims.
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
