Page last updated: June 2006, 2005
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Bag and box embargoes
| Embargo Dates
| Purpose of Embargo
| Definition
| Tariff Definition of a Box
| Embargoed Destinations |
| GD, VC, TT and DM Embargo
| JFK to Caribbean Embargo - Year Round
| Sports Equipment |
| Priority Parcel Service
| Assistive Devices
| Pet Embargo |
Embargo Dates
The dates for the 2006 summer embargo are: June 10 through August 13, 2006.
Purpose of Embargo
Baggage and box embargoes are designed to minimize
the negative impact caused by heavy loads and high
volumes of checked bags on specific routes during
the winter/summer travel season. We are making every
effort to ensure that our customers are aware of this
embargo.
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Definition
For the embargoed destinations identified below, passengers will
be allowed to check a maximum of two pieces. Size and weight of baggage must
be within American Airlines standard baggage allowances. (For size/weight allowances, please go to
Baggage Allowance.
Please note, no excess, overweight, or oversized pieces will be
accepted during the embargo period.
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Tariff Definition of a Box
A box is defined as a six sided container of any size,
constructed of cardboard, wood, plastic or metal
which is either square, rectangular or cylindrically
shaped and is not normally used for the transportation
of items associated with air travel.
Plastic tubs/containers are considered boxes.
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Embargoed Destinations
December 2, 2005 up to January 9, 2005.
AA/American Eagle will not accept boxes or any
oversize/overweight/excess bags to any of the
destinations in the Caribbean, Latin America or
Mexico listed on the following page
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GD, VC, TT and DM Embargo
Please note that GD, VC, TT and DM have a more restrictive baggage allowance all year long.
Please call AA to check the applicable restrictions to these countries.
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JFK to Caribbean Embargo - Year Round
There is a year round box embargo which applies to all Caribbean and Latin American destinations if
a passenger is traveling through JFK or from JFK on a non-stop flight. On these routes no boxes
will be accepted at any time.
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (STT/STX) are part of the Caribbean
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Sports Equipment
During embargoes, golf bags, bikes, surfboards and other sports
equipment can be accepted as part of the total
checked bag allowance. Extra charges may apply, particularly during embargo periods.
Please note long surfboards are never accepted on any flight.
For general information on all sports items description and charges, please refer to Baggage Allowance
and click on "Sports Items - Descriptions and charges".
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Priority Parcel Service
Regular Shippers will continue to be able to send PPS to embargoed destinations. Baggage, however,
will not be accepted as PPS on the embargoed routes. If passengers wish to check excess baggage,
they should be referred to an independent air cargo company or freight forwarder
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Assistive Devices
Walkers, wheelchairs, and any other assistive
devices are excluded from the embargo for customers
with disabilities. Medical equipment, medication,
and special foods may be considered assistive devices
and may be exempt from the embargo. Please see medical for more info.
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Pet Embargo
Please see Pets for more information.
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Film Companies
During non-embargo periods a reasonable amount (subject
to airport discretion) of camera, film, lighting and sound
equipment in excess of the normal free and excess limits
will be accepted when checked by representatives of network,
commercial film-making companies, the Department of Defense/
Federal Government, professional photographers and the
American Society of Media Photographers /ASMP/, upon payment
of the excess baggage charges.
Please note, during embargo periods, all items in excess of free
baggage allowance must travel as air cargo or with an
independent freight forwarder.
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Liability
AA covers loss or damage to properly packed items on AA/
American Eagle flights only. Passengers should refer to AA
Baggage Services in case of mishandled baggage.
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Medical Assistance
For information on all medical assistance, e.g wheelchairs etc, please refer to Medical Assist
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X-RAY at the airport
Ultra high-speed film, (kodak ASA 1000 and above), may be
damaged by X-ray equipment. At passenger's request, film/
photo equipment may be hand-inspected rather than X-rayed.
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