FIRST & BUSINESS CLASS ALLOWANCE

First and Business Class (all international and domestic flights)

1st – 3rd checked baggage with a with a weight of up to 70lbs / 32kgs in each bag and total dimensions 62 linear inches / 157 linear centimeters no charge.

ECONOMY CLASS ALLOWANCE

USA Domestic Baggage Allowance

When the USA domestic flights are issued on the same ticket as the international sectors, American Airlines domestic baggage allowance is 2 x 23kgs bags per person. If the domestic ticket is issued separately to the international ticket and travel on the domestic flight is outside of 24 hours from the international sectors the first and second checked baggage fee will apply. The checked baggage fees are:

• 1st check baggage fee USD25.00
• 2nd check baggage fee USD35.00

For further exceptions to the 1st and 2nd domestic checked bag click here

USA to/from Caribbean and Central America Baggage Charges

Customers who purchased tickets on or after February 10, 2011, may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $30 each way within size and weight limitations. Customers purchasing economy class tickets prior to February 10, 2011, may continue to check two bags at no charge within size and weight limitations. These changes apply for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights.

For exceptions to the 2nd baggage charge click here

USA to/from UK/Europe and India

Customers checking in with American Airlines are permitted 1 x 23kgs free allowance and a second bag up to 23kgs at USD60

For exceptions to the 2nd baggage charge click here

USA to/from Japan and China

2 x 23kgs checked baggage allowance

Canada and Europe to/from South America (excluding Brazil)

Customers who purchase economy class tickets on or after August 30, 2011 may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $30 USD each way within size and weight limitations. Additionally, customers who are traveling between Canada and Europe (in either direction) and who purchase their tickets on or after August 30, 2011 are subject to a second bag charge of $60 USD/CAD.

Demensions, Weight and Number of Pieces

The maximum amount of baggage each ticketed passenger is allowed free of charge is 2 pieces checked and one carry-on. The size limitation of your luggage is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, that is, length + width + height.