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Important Changes To Checked Bag Charges |
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For customers who purchase domestic Economy Class tickets on or after August 14, 2009, the charge for checking a first or second bag will change.
The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, America Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights within the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
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Tickets purchased
before August 14, 2009 |
Tickets purchased
on or after August 14, 2009 |
| 1st Checked Bag Charge |
$15 |
$20 |
| 2nd Checked Bag Charge |
$25 |
$30 |
Note: The current checked bag charges to and from Canada are not changing at this time.
Here are some examples of exceptions for travelers who do not pay any checked bag charges. View a complete list of exceptions.
- AAdvantage Gold®, AAdvantage Platinum® and AAdvantage Executive Platinum® as well as oneworld® Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
- Those who purchase tickets in First and Business Class as well as those who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
- Those with international itineraries (except to and from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Checked bag charges to and from Canada are not changing at this time and remain at current levels
Customers may pay checked bag charges at an airport Self-Service Check-In machine, Curbside Check-In, or at the airport ticket counter.
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