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*There are seasonal and year-round bag restrictions
We calculate the size limits of your bag by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, length + width + height.
For all regions, except to / from Australia or New Zealand, your checked bag allowance is:
For all confirmed customers on flights to / from Australia or New Zealand:
In some cases, you won't have to pay the fees for up to 3 bags when traveling on itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines. If you qualify for complimentary bags based on your AAdvantage® or oneworld® status, the benefits are based on your highest status level at time of ticketing or check-in.
Free checked bags may not apply to codeshare flights operated by our partners. Visit the website of the airline operating your flight for details.
*Excluding Basic Economy
*Applicable only to Flagship® First International and Flagship® First Transcontinental. AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and oneworld® Emerald members traveling in Flagship® First may check a 4th bag at no charge
All published bag fees apply at each check-in location and are base rates according to travel dates and destination; applicable taxes are not shown.
| Region | Bag 1^ | Bag 2^ | Bag 3 | Bag 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $30 | $40 | $150 | $200 |
| Mexico | $30 | $40 | $200 | $200 |
| Haiti | $0 / $30* | $65 | $200 | $200 |
| Caribbean (except Cuba and Haiti) | $30 | $40 | $200 | $200 |
| Central America (except Panama) | $30 | $40 / $65** | $200 | $200 |
| Guyana and Suriname | $30 | $40 | $200 | $200 |
| Panama / South America (except Guyana, and Suriname) | $0 / $45* | $65 | $200 | $200 |
| Transatlantic | $0 / $75* | $100 | $200 | $200 |
| Transpacific | $0 | $100 | $200 | $200 |
All bag fees are non-refundable and apply per person, each way, even if you buy or get an upgrade that includes free checked bags. If you believe you were incorrectly charged for bag fees, contact an American representative for help or file a refund claim within 45 days.
Seasonal pricing applies for tickets issued on / before April 25, 2022 for travel June 1, 2022 – August 19, 2022 and November 27, 2022 – January 10, 2023, and for tickets issued on / after April 26, 2022 for travel November 27, 2022 – January 10, 2023.
^Main Plus includes 1 extra free checked bag in addition to the Main Cabin allowance (max of 2)
*Free bag excludes Basic Economy: For travel to / from Haiti, a $30 1st bag fee applies. For travel to / from South America (excluding Guyana, Suriname) a $45 1st bag fee applies. For Transatlantic Basic Economy travel (excluding Israel), a $75 1st bag fee applies.
**For travel to / from Honduras, a $65 2nd bag fee applies seasonally (see above for seasonal travel dates).
We only through check bags if all your tickets are in the same record locator and you’re connecting to another American Airlines or oneworld® flight.
Each passenger traveling to Cuba may only check up to 2 bags with a maximum weight of 70 lbs / 32 kgs per bag, plus 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item. There are no exceptions.
All published bag fees apply at each check-in location and are base rates according to travel dates and destination; applicable taxes are not shown.
| Trips originating in Cuba | Bag 1 | Bag 2 | Bag 3 | Bag 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Cuba | $0 | $0 | $200 | $200 |
| To Cuba | $0 | $200*^ | – | – |
| Trips originating outside Cuba | Bag 1 | Bag 2 | Bag 3 | Bag 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Cuba | $30 | $200*^ | – | – |
| From Cuba | $0 | $0 | $200 | $200 |
All bag fees are non-refundable and apply per person, each way, even if you buy or get an upgrade that includes free checked bags. If you believe you were incorrectly charged for bag fees, contact an American representative for help or file a refund claim within 45 days.
*For travel to Cuba, a $65 2nd bag fee applies for tickets issued on / before April 25, 2022, and a $200 2nd bag fee applies for tickets issued on / after April 26, 2022.
^Main Plus includes 1 extra free checked bag in addition to the Main Cabin allowance (max of 2).
There are some items that are only allowed in checked bags or your carry-on. Check to see how to pack and travel with restricted items.
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