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π§³ First checked bag: $30 when paid online π» (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ) or at the airport kiosk π·οΈ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π§³ Second checked bag: $40 per bag π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π§³ Third checked bag: $150 per bag πΈ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π§³ Fourth (and additional) checked bags: $200 each π³ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
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For flights to Europe πͺπΊ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ), South America π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ), and Asia π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ), American Airlines allows at least one free checked bag π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ). On long-haul premium routes π« (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ), you may get two free checked bags π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ). However, extra or oversized luggage π§³ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ) will still cost extra π² (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
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πΌ 51β70 lbs: $100 per bag π³ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
πΌ 71β100 lbs: $200 per bag π² (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
For oversized bags π¦ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ) (over 62 linear inches π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] )), fees usually run $200 per bag π° (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Different fare classes β¨ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ) affect your baggage allowance π§³ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Basic Economy πͺ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ): No free checked bags π« (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Main Cabin π« (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ): Pay standard fees π΅ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Premium Economy π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ): 1β2 free checked bags π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Business/First Class π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ): 2 free checked bags included β
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American Airlines AAdvantage members π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ) with elite status β (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ) enjoy extra baggage benefits π§³ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Gold members: 1 free bag π
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Platinum members: 2 free bags π₯ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Executive Platinum members: 3 free bags π₯ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
Holders of certain American Airlines credit cards π³ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ) also get their first bag free π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π« Book a higher fare with baggage included π« (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π³ Use a co-branded AA credit card for a free checked bag πΌ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π§³ Pack lighter to avoid overweight charges βοΈ (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π² Pay baggage fees online in advance π» (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
π Earn elite status for complimentary bags π (+1-844-351-8344) Or [$]+1-855-510-7629[$] ).
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