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Important Travel Reminders

Important 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.

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
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