American Airlines Announces Changes To Checked Bag Policy

Wednesday, May 21,2008

American Airlines today announced revisions to its baggage policy again.

Customers who purchase domestic Economy Class tickets on or after June 15, 2008 will be charged $15 each way for the first checked bag and $25 each way for the second checked bag. Our carry-on policy of one personal item (such as a purse or laptop bag) plus one bag remains in place.

Please view the exception. More information about Americans revised checked baggage policies for domestic and international itineraries is available at here.

Thank you for your attention and understanding of the change.

Monday, April 28,2008

American Airlines today announced revisions to its baggage policy to account for the rising costs associated with the transportation of checked baggage, including the price of fuel. The policy changes also apply to travelers on American Eagle.

Travelers who purchase US domestic Economy Class tickets on or after Monday, May 12, will be able to check one bag for free and pay $25 for a second checked bag.
The exceptions are:

Those with international itineraries (except to and from Canada and U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and
Those who have purchased full-fare tickets in the Economy, Business and First Class cabins
Those in Americans AAdvantage program who have achieved AAdvantage Gold, AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Executive Platinum levels

Based on the exceptions listed above, American estimates that approximately 4 percent of its domestic customers who check more than one bag will be charged the $25 second bag fee.

Customers may pay the fees at an airport Self-Service Machine or at the curb-side check-in area with a credit card. They can also pay the fee at the check-in counter with a credit card, check or cash.

Click the link for more information about Americans revised checked baggage policies for domestic and international itineraries.

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