American Airlines Baggage allowance and fee
IATA : AA
ICAO : AAL
CallSign : AMERICAN
Founded : April 15, 1926 (earliest predecessor airline as American Airways, Inc.)
Key people : Doug Parker (Chairman & CEO) | Robert Isom (President) | Stephen Johnson (Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs) | Derek Kerr (Executive Vice President and CFO)
Country : United States
Office Address : 1 Skyview Drive Fort Worth, TX 76155
City : Fort Worth
State : TX,
Personal item and Carry-on
Carry-on should be under American baggage policy otherwise, there will be charges applied.
Checked bags policy and allowance
Two complimentary baggage are allowed of 70lbs weight for first and business class. But, there is no complimentary on the baggage fee for airlines economy classes.
Oversize and Overweight bags
The airlines do not accept oversize checked bags over 126inches(320cm). And overweight checked bags above 100lbs(45kgs). The baggage policy and allowance for international routes can vary as per the region.
Bag Type | Size(LxWxH) | Weight | Fee |
Personal item | 18x14x8in | no limits | no fee |
Carry-on | 22x14x9in | no limits | no fee |
Domestic checked bags | 62inches | 50lbs | $30-$200+ |
Oversized bags | 62in – 126in | 50lbs | $150-$200 |
Overweight bags | 62inches | 51lbs-100lbs | $100-$200+ |
FAQ's
If you’re traveling into American premium, business, and first-class, then you can get complimentary on your baggage. Moreover, the elite members and co-brand cardholders also get free standard bags service.
American airlines give free allowance to one personal item and one carry-on per passenger.
The simple way is to avoid the American Airlines baggage fee is by traveling with a family member or friend with elite status. Moreover, do American flight reservations into premium class and carry the right credit card.