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American baggage policy

American Airlines baggage policy allows clear guidelines for both carry-on and checked luggage to ensure a smooth travel experience.

Carry-On Baggage Policy

For carry-on bags, travelers are allowed one carry-on item and one personal item. Your personal item, such as a purse or small backpack, must fit under the seat in front of you and not exceed dimensions of 18 x 14 x 8 inches. As for your carry-on, it must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat. Additionally, the maximum size for carry-ons is 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

Checked Baggage Policy

American Airlines allows checked bags with a maximum total dimension of 62 inches and a weight limit of 50 lbs. First and Business Class passengers can check bags weighing up to 70 lbs for free.

Checked Baggage Fee as of November 13, 2024

U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands:

1st Checked Bag Fee: $40.
2nd Checked Bag Fee: $45.

Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Guyana:

1st Checked Bag Fee: $35.
2nd Checked Bag Fee: $45.

Overweight Baggage Policy

Baggage weighing between 53-70 lbs will incur an additional fee of $100.
If your bag weighs between 71-100 lbs, the fee increases to $200.
Bags over 100 lbs are not accepted on American Airlines flights.

Oversized Baggage Policy

Baggage between 62-65 inches in total dimensions will incur a $30 fee.
Bags between 65-115 inches will incur a $200 fee.
Bags over 115 inches are not accepted.

Excess Baggage Fees

Within the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands:

3rd checked bag: $150
4th checked bag: $200

To/from Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America:

3rd checked bag: $200
4th checked bag: $200

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FAQs

Baggage fees for American Airlines flight reservations vary depending on your route. Fees start from $35 for the first checked bag on select international flights and $40 for domestic flights.

For American Airlines reservations, the weight limit for checked bags is 50 lbs for standard tickets. If you're flying in business class or premium economy, the weight limit increases to 70 lbs.

No, American US Airlines generally charges for checked bags. However, passengers traveling in premium cabins may receive 2 free checked bags, and certain credit card holders may also receive this benefit.

For most American Airlines flights reservations, you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (such as a purse or small backpack) per passenger.

Passengers traveling in Basic Economy on cheap American flights must pay for checked bags. The fee starts at $40 for the first checked bag on domestic flights and $35 on certain international flights.