On Feb. 20, 2024, American Airlines raised the cost of checked baggage to $40 for the first bag ($35 if paid for online) and $45 for the second bag for flights within the U.S., Puerto Rico and the ...

The new prices apply to flights booked on or after Tuesday in the main cabin; bags in premium cabins are still free. This is the first time American has raised its checked bag prices since 2018.

Travelers with American-branded credit cards or those who hold elite status in the airline’s loyalty program also get their first eligible checked bag free on domestic itineraries.

American Airlines charges $80 for a ‘free’ checked bag David Ponzevic must pay $80 to check his bags on an American Airlines flight, even though his bags are supposed to be “free.” ...

Card members get their first checked bag free (along with 4 guests on the same reservation), preferred boarding (Group 5) and a 25% rebate on American Airlines in-flight food and beverage purchases.

If you're checking a bag for an American Airlines flight, expect to pay more. The carrier has announced it is raising its checked bag fee by $10, from $30 to $40, for bags checked at the airport.

American Airlines: All passengers can bring one carry-on bag plus one personal item at no extra charge. Personal items have a particular size limit not to exceed 8 x 14 x 18 inches.

American Airlines will no longer offer a free checked bag to Basic Economy passengers on long-haul flights. They will now have to pay $75 for the first bag.

According to the American Airlines website, the charge for the first checked piece of luggage on a domestic flight is $30. From there, fees increase to $40 for a second bag, $150 for a third bag ...

American Airlines allows passengers one free carry-on and one personal item on all flights. Carry-on baggage and personal items are subject to the following size restrictions: Personal item: 18 ...

The Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard is one of the most popular American Airlines-branded cards, ...

As of July, American lost four bags for every 1,000 travelers, ranking it 10th out of 13 airlines according to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation.