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American Airlines

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  • Phone Numbers
  • Reservations::
    1 800 433 7300
  • Automated Flight Information::
    1 800 223 5436
  • AA Advantage::
    1 800 421 0600
  • Code-share Partners
  • Oneworld Partners

Baggage information

Checked Bag Charges
Within And Between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Customers who purchase domestic Economy Class tickets on or after February 1, 2010, will be charged $25 each way for the first checked bag and $35 each way for the second checked bag. Customers who purchase domestic Economy Class tickets between August 14, 2009 and January 31, 2010, will be charged $20 each way for the first checked bag and $30 each way for the second checked bag. Customers who purchased tickets prior to August 14, 2009, will be charged $15 each way for the first checked bag and $25 each way for the second checked bag.The U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to, from or through Europe and India

Customers who purchase tickets on or after September 14, 2009, may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $50 USD within the size and weight limitations for the destination. Customers purchasing Economy Class tickets prior to September 14, 2009, may check two bags at no charge within the size and weight limitations.

Exceptions to these policies include customers who purchase First or Business Class tickets, AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® and AAdvantage Gold® members as well as customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class.

Unaccompanied Minors – Children under 12 traveling alone

Many children travel overseas as unaccompanied minors. Many parents consider this as an option and wonder what are the procedures, what tips can give and what are the complications and problems of sending your child alone.