American Airlines Baggage Policies - Free Checked Luggage, Carry On Bags

Sports Equipment, Strollers, Excess Luggage, etc.

The following policies are for passengers traveling in economy class, and are not top tier frequent flyer members for flights within the United States, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada:

American Airlines
Free Baggage Allowance- Your first checked in bag is $20, your second is $30 with a weight allowance of 50lbs (23kg) per bag, and an additional 40lbs maximum of carry on luggage.

Other international destinations permit 2 bags weighing a maximum of 50lbs each for free (except Brazil which allows for a maximum of 70lbs each). For tickets purchased after September 14, American is assessing a $50 fee for the second checked bag for the following international routes - Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and India.

Excess baggage fees for extra/oversized/overweight luggage start at $50 and can run up to several hundred dollars. If it weighs over 100lbs it will not be accepted and you will need to contact cargo for freight charges.

American Airlines policies regarding checking strollers, car seats, mobility devices and sports equipment.

Baggage Policy