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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
^Excluding Basic Economy for tickets issued on / after June 7, 2023
*Applicable only to Flagship® First International, Flagship® First Transcontinental and Flagship® Business Plus. 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 / Colombia / Ecuador / Peru | $0 / $45* | $100** | $200 | $200 |
| South America (except Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname) | $0 / $60* | $100** | $200 | $200 |
| Transatlantic | $0 / $75* | $100 | $200 | $200 |
| Transpacific | $0 / $75* | $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.
^Main Plus includes 1 extra free checked bag in addition to the Main Cabin allowance (max of 2)
*Free bag excludes Basic Economy: For Basic Economy travel to / from Haiti, a $30 1st bag fee applies. For Basic Economy travel to / from Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru a $45 1st bag fee applies. For Basic Economy travel to / from South America (excluding Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname) a $45 1st bag fee applies for tickets issued on / before September 19, 2023 and a $60 1st bag fee applies for tickets issued on / after September 20, 2023. For Transatlantic Basic Economy travel, a $75 1st bag fee applies. For Transpacific Basic Economy travel for tickets issued on / after June 7, 2023 a $75 1st bag fee applies and for tickets issued on / before June 6, 2023 there is no 1st bag fee.
**For travel to / from Honduras, a $65 2nd bag fee applies seasonally for travel November 27, 2023 – January 10, 2024 for tickets issued on / before September 19, 2023 and for tickets issued on / after September 20, 2023 a $40 2nd bag fee applies year round. For travel to / from Panama and South America (except Guyana and Suriname), a $65 2nd bag fee applies for tickets issued on / before September 19, 2023 and a $100 2nd bag fee applies for tickets issued on / after September 20, 2023.
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.
*Seasonal exceptions apply to Havana, Cuba effective for travel on / after March 14, 2023
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 | $150 / $200** | $200 | – Not available |
| Trips originating outside Cuba | Bag 1 | Bag 2 | Bag 3 | Bag 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Cuba | $0 / $30*^ | $150 / $200**^ | $200 | – Not available |
| 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 $30 1st bag fee applies to Basic Economy and Main Cabin for tickets issued on / before September 19, 2023. For tickets issued on / after September 20, 2023 a $30 1st bag fee applies to Basic Economy and there is no 1st bag fee for Main Cabin.
**For travel to Cuba, a $150 2nd bag fee applies for tickets issued on / after March 14, 2023 for travel on / before November 15, 2023 or travel on / after January 10, 2024. A $200 2nd bag fee applies otherwise. Excludes Main Plus for tickets issued on / after September 20, 2023.
^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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