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Travel Tips: Baggage And Carry-On Items |
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Important Travel Reminders
Changes To Checked Bag Charges
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.
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 August 14, 2009.
Winter Checked Bag Limitations
From November 21, 2009 - January 10, 2010, there are limitations on boxes and baggage when traveling to certain Mexican, Latin American and Caribbean destinations.
Before you set out for the airport, be sure to check what you can – and can't – pack for your trip. Below are some general baggage packing tips.
Important Carry-On Item Information
In general, liquids and gels are limited to containers no larger than 3.4 ounces each, which must be in a quart-size, clear, zip-top style bag (see example at right).
You can find more detailed information on our Liquid and Gel Information page.
Also, be sure to pack your photo ID, medicine, jewelry, film and cameras in your carry-on baggage – not your checked baggage.
Note: if you are carrying gifts on board, make sure they are unwrapped for easier security clearance.
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Checked Baggage
Within and Between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Customers who purchase domestic economy
class tickets on or after August 14, 2009, will be charged
$20 each way for the first
checked bag and $30 each way for the
second checked bag. Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets prior to August 14, 2009, will be charged $15 each way for the first checked bag and $30 each way for the second checked bag. Exceptions
may apply. Our carry-on policy
of one personal item (such
as a purse or laptop bag) plus
one bag remains in place. Please
visit the Baggage
Allowance page for current information
regarding checked baggage and
applicable charges.
- Additional pieces may be checked with the following charges:
- $100 per piece for the 3rd, 4th and 5th checked bags
- $200 per piece for the 6th checked bag and any additional pieces
The U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to, from or through Belgium, England, France, German, India, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Switzerland
Customers purchasing Economy Class tickets on or after September 14, 2009, may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $50 USD. Customers purchasing Economy Class tickets prior to September 14, 2009, may check two bags at no charge.
For flights to other locations, please contact Reservations for the applicable baggage allowances.
Visit our Baggage Allowance page to find information for everything from
briefcases to boogie boards.
Note: if you are carrying gifts in your checked luggage, make sure they are unwrapped for easier security clearance.
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These Items May Not Fly
Some items are restricted from traveling on aircraft. Our Restricted Items page has more detailed information, but below are some common examples of items which have specific guidelines for travel by plane or may not travel at all. Learn more about the Transportation Security Administration's guidelines for traveling with batteries*
- Alcoholic beverages
- Batteries
- Defense Sprays/Mace
- Dry Ice
- Explosives/Flammable Liquids
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- Lighters
- Pressure Containers
- Self-Heating Meals
- Self-Inflating Life Jackets
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Make Your Luggage Stand Out
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Spend less time at baggage claim wondering "Is that my bag?" American Airlines personalized, durable plastic luggage tags are emblazoned with your name, and make spotting your baggage easy.
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Reservations
