Carry-On Allowance: 1 Bag + 1 Personal Item

Each passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:

• Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 45 linear in/114 cm (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 40 lb/18 kg

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
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Checked Baggage

For domestic* economy class tickets purchased on or after August 14, 2009:

• 1st Piece: $20 each way
• 2nd Piece: $30 each way

For domestic economy class tickets purchased before August 14, 2009:

• 1st Piece: $15 each way
• 2nd Piece: $25 each way

Each bag must adhere to the below requirements:

• Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg

*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.

Passengers on international flights, passengers who purchased full-fare economy class, business class, or first class tickets may check two bags free of charge. See aa.com for full list of exceptions to the checked bag fee.

Excess Baggage Fees

• $100 per piece each way for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th checked bags
• $200 per piece each way for the 6th checked bag and any additional pieces

Overweight Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag weighing 51-70 lb: $50
Fee for any bag weighing 70-100 lb: $100

Bags weighing more than 100 lb will not be accepted.

Oversize Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag between 63-115 in: $150

Bags with overall dimensions that exceed 115 inches will not be accepted.

Sports Equipment

Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements while others may be checked in lieu of one of your checked bags. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact American Airlines directly to confirm packing regulations and fees or visit their Special Baggage Information Page.

Disclaimer

The information on this page is true and correct at the time of publication. Because airlines reserve the right to change policies at any time, see aa.com for official and up-to-date baggage restrictions.