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| Changes To International And Domestic Checked Bag Charges |
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Before you head to the airport, please familiarize yourself with changes affecting international and domestic checked bag charges.
International Travel
The U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to, from or through Europe and India
For customers purchasing Economy Class tickets between certain international destinations on or after September 14, 2009, the charge for checking a second bag has changed. Travelers may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $50 USD. The revised policy applies for travel to or from the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and the following countries:
| Belgium |
Ireland |
| England |
Italy |
| France |
Spain |
| Germany |
Switzerland |
| India |
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The changes above apply to any flight operated
by American Airlines.
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
- Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel and active U.S. Military dependents traveling on orders
Customers may pay checked bag charges at an airport Self-Service Check-In machine, Curbside Check-In, or at the airport ticket counter.
Domestic Travel
Within And Between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
For customers who purchase domestic Economy Class tickets on or after August 14, 2009, the charge for checking a first or second bag has changed.
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 checked bag charges to and from Canada have not changed.
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
Customers may pay checked bag charges at an airport Self-Service Check-In machine, Curbside Check-In, or at the airport ticket counter.
From planning your trip to making your way through the airport, we want to make sure your travel experience is as enjoyable as possible. Visit our Travel Tips section for information to help your travel experience go more smoothly.
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