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Mexico, The Caribbean, Central And South America Bag Charges



American Airlines And American Eagle Before you head to the airport, please familiarize yourself with changes affecting checked bag charges.

Attention First and Business Class Customers
We are pleased to offer customers in First and Business Class the ability to check three bags at no charge when traveling on American or connecting with British Airways or Iberia.

Mexico to/from the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada or Europe
Mexico to/from the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada or EuropeCustomers who purchased tickets in the Main Cabin may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $40 USD each way within the size and weight limitations. The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights. View a complete list of exceptions for passengers who are exempt from the second bag charge.

Between Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America
Between Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South AmericaCustomers who purchased tickets in the Main Cabin may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $40 USD each way within the size and weight limitations. View a list of Caribbean and Central American cities. View a list of South American cities. The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights. View a complete list of exceptions for passengers who are exempt from the second bag charge.

The Caribbean and Central America to/from the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada or Europe
The Caribbean and Central America to/from the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada or EuropeCustomers who purchased tickets in the Main Cabin may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $40 USD each way within the size and weight limitations. View a list of Caribbean and Central American cities. The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights. View a complete list of exceptions for passengers who are exempt from the second bag charge.

South America (except Brazil) to and from the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada
From South America to the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe Customers who purchased tickets in the Main Cabin may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $70 USD each way within the size and weight limitations. View a list of South American cities. The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights. View a complete list of exceptions for passengers who are exempt from the second bag charge.

South America (except Brazil) to, through or from Europe
South America (except Brazil) to, through or from EuropeCustomers who purchased tickets in the Main Cabin may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $60 USD each way within the size and weight limitations. View a list of South American cities. The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights. View a complete list of exceptions for passengers who are exempt from the second bag charge.

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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