Baggage Allowance

Strollers that are large, non-collapsible or over 20 lbs. must be checked at the ticket counter. Learn more about traveling with infants or children.

Customers with pets traveling as checked baggage are required to present a valid health certificate. Learn more about traveling with pets.

If you're checking a bag, be sure you are familiar with baggage cutoff times and check-in recommendations as well as security checkpoints, options for obtaining a boarding pass, premium security checkpoints and more. Learn more about Suggested Arrival Times.

Please note that more than one baggage charge may apply to a particular bag. For example a second checked bag that is overweight would incur both a second checked bag charge and an overweight bag charge. If that bag was also oversize, it would incur an oversize charge as well. Learn more about oversize and overweight bags.

The size limitation of your luggage is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, length + width + height.

Carry-on roller board bags, duffle bags, large backpacks, or other personal items that don't fit in the overhead bins or under the seat must be checked at the gate and placed in the cargo compartment on American Eagle planes.

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge

One bag carry-on: No charge

Checked bags. Charges may apply

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

36 in/91 cm (total dimensions)

45 in/115 cm (carry-on) No larger than 22 in/56 cm long, 14 in/36 cm wide, and 9 in/23 cm high

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50 lbs/23 kgs (checked)

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge

One bag carry-on: No charge

One bag checked: No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

36 in/91 cm (total dimensions)

45 in/115 cm (carry-on) No larger than 22 in/56 cm long, 14 in/36 cm wide and 9 in/23 cm high

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50 lbs./23 kgs (checked)

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge

One bag carry-on: No charge


Two bags checked. No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

36 in/91 cm (total dimensions)

45 in/115 cm (carry-on) No larger than 22 in/56 cm long, 14 in/36 cm wide and 9 in/23 cm high

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50 lbs./23 kgs (checked)

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge

One bag carry-on: No charge


One bag checked: No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

36 in/91 cm (total dimensions)

45 in/115 cm (carry-on) No larger than 22 in/56 cm long, 14 in/36 cm wide and 9 in/23 cm high

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50 lbs./23 kgs (checked)

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge

One bag carry-on: No charge


Two bags checked. No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

36 in/91 cm (total dimensions)

45 in/115 cm (carry-on) No larger than 22 in/56 cm long, 14 in/36 cm wide and 9 in/23 cm high

62 in/158 cm (checked)
70lbs./32kg (checked)

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge

One bag carry-on: No charge

For tickets purchased on or after February 14, 2013
Two bags checked. No charge

For tickets purchased before February 14, 2013
One bag checked: No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

36 in/91 cm (total dimensions)

45 in/115 cm (carry-on)No larger than 22 in/56 cm long, 14 in/36 cm wide and 9 in/23 cm high

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50lbs./23kg (checked)

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50lbs./23kg (checked)

Transportation of the Deceased

The Jim Wilson Desk (1-800-228-7878) handles the transportation of your deceased loved ones, in coordination with a funeral home/director. Our Reservations personnel will make travel arrangements for escorts accompanying uncremated remains.

Cremated Remains
Cremated remains traveling with a passenger are handled in the same manner as carry-on baggage. No special documents are required for travel within the United States. For international travel, refer to that country's consulate and/or burial advisor.

Crematory Containers
Certain crematory containers such as urns are unable to be screened at security checkpoints by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). An American Airlines airport agent may consult TSA personnel to determine if your container may be transported as carry-on or checked baggage. Please seek guidance from a funeral home to help determine if a particular crematory container will pose any difficulty at a TSA screening point.

FLIGHTS WITHIN AND BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO AND CANADA

• $25 for the first checked bag. Exceptions may apply.
• $35 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.
• $150 for any additional pieces

THE UNITED STATES, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, CANADA AND SOUTH AMERICA (EXCEPT BRAZIL, CHILE, PERU) TO/THROUGH/FROM EUROPE

For tickets purchased on or after June 6, 2013

• $100/ for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply

For tickets purchased before June 6, 2013

• $60 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.

$200 for any additional pieces

MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA TO/FROM THE UNITED STATES, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO OR CANADA

• $40 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.
• $150 for any additional pieces

BETWEEN MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA (EXCEPT BRAZIL, CHILE AND PERU)

• $40 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.
• $150 for any additional pieces

MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA TO/THROUGH/FROM EUROPE

For tickets purchased on or after June 6, 2013

• $100 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.
• $200 for any additional pieces

For tickets purchased before June 6, 2013

• $40 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.
• $150 for any additional pieces

South America (except Brazil, CHILE AND PERU) to/from the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada

• $70 for the second checked bag. Exceptions may apply.
• $150 for any additional pieces

Overweight Baggage Charges

Checked baggage weighing over 50 lbs./23 kgs but not more than 70 lbs./32 kgs will be charged at the rate of $100 per piece.

Checked baggage weighing over 70lbs./32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs./45 kgs will be charged at the rate of $200 per piece.

Oversize Baggage Charges

Checked baggage which is larger than 62 in/158 cm will be charged at the rate of $200 per piece.

Overweight Baggage Charges

Over 50 lbs./23 kgs but less than 70 lbs./32 kgs is subject to a $100 overweight baggage charge.

Checked baggage weighing over 70lbs./32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs./45 kgs will be charged at the rate of $200 per piece.

Baggage weighing more than 100 lbs./45 kgs will not be accepted as checked baggage.

Oversize Baggage Charges

Checked baggage which is larger than 62 in/158 cm will be charged at the rate of $200 per piece.

Baggage measuring more than 126 in/320 cm will not be accepted as checked baggage.

Overweight Baggage Charges

Over 50 lbs./23 kgs but less than 70 lbs./32 kgs is subject to a $60 USD overweight baggage charge.

Over 70 lbs./32 kgs will not be accepted.

Oversize Baggage Charges

Checked baggage which is larger than 62 in/158 cm will be charged at the rate of $150 per piece.

Baggage measuring more than 126 in/320 cm will not be accepted as checked baggage.

Overweight Baggage Charges

Over 50 lbs./23 kgs but less than 70 lbs./32 kgs is subject to a $60 USD overweight baggage charge. (6,000JPY if originating in Japan)

Checked baggage weighing over 70lbs./32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs./45 kgs will be charged at the rate of $450 per piece. (45,000JPY if originating in Japan)

Oversize Baggage Charges

Checked baggage which is larger than 62in /158cm but less than 80in /203cm will be charged at the rate of $150 per piece (15,000 JPY if originating in Japan)

Checked baggage which is larger than 81in /204cm but less than 126in /320cm will be charged at the rate of $450 per piece (45,000 JPY if originating in Japan)

Baggage measuring more than 126 in/320 cm will not be accepted as checked baggage.

Infant Seats or Child Restraint Devices

Learn about devices that can be brought onboard, information regarding checking strollers or car seats as well as other helpful information on our Traveling With Children And Infants page.

Strollers that are large, non-collapsible or over 20 lbs. must be checked at the ticket counter. Learn more about traveling with infants or children.

Audio/Visual Equipment

Camera, film, lighting, and sound equipment will be charged a rate of $50 USD per piece when tendered by representatives of network or local television broadcasting companies, commercial film-making companies, professional photographers, the federal government, Department of Defense or the American Society of Media Photographers. These rates apply to travel within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and international destinations. A maximum of 25 pieces is allowed per organization/company per American Eagle flight or 40 pieces for American Airlines flights. This policy is subject to seasonal and permanent baggage embargoes. The maximum size and weight allowances are subject to the policies in place for the destination.

Firearms/Ammunition

View the rules and regulations for transporting firearms and ammunition on flights within the U.S. For information on transporting these items internationally, please contact Reservations.

Musical Instruments

Small musical instruments may be carried onboard the aircraft providing they meet existing carry-on size requirements and fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. We recommend all musical instruments travel in a hard-sided case in the event the item needs to be checked. Case dimensions may not exceed 45 dimensional inches (width + length + height), except for guitars which may be brought on board only if they can be safely stowed in an overhead bin or approved stowage location in the cabin. The instrument is considered the passenger's one allowed carry-on bag. A personal item is allowed in addition to the instrument. See Carry-On Allowance for more information.

If an instrument is too large to fit in the carry-on baggage space, an additional seat may be purchased. In this case, an instrument must travel in a window, bulkhead seat, with the customer in the adjoining seat. Due to their size Bass Fiddles are not accepted in the Main Cabin and are only accepted on certain aircraft types, please contact an American Airlines representative.

Instruments may also be transported as checked baggage, however, due to their fragile nature AA does not accept liability for damages and has limited liability for loss. AA is also not liable for any damage to checked musical instruments not presented in a hard-sided case. If the outside of the hard-sided case does not have visible damage, AA is not liable for any damage to the musical instrument inside the case.

Military Baggage

• Active U.S. military personnel are allowed to check five pieces of baggage free of charge when traveling on orders.
• Active U.S. military personnel are allowed to check three pieces of baggage free of charge when traveling on personal business or pleasure.
• Each checked bag in the free allowance may be up to 62 inches and weigh up to 50 lbs. The size limitation of your luggage is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, that is, length + width + height.
• Active U.S. military personnel traveling on orders are allowed one oversize / overweight bag in the free allowance up to 100 lbs. and 115 inches for no additional charge. Travel orders must be presented when checking the oversize / overweight bag.
• The 70 lb. maximum bag weight limit for Europe and Asia does not apply for U.S. military baggage if traveling on orders.
• Military ID must be presented. Traveling in uniform is not required.
• Active U.S. military personnel are defined as any member of the U.S. armed forces (Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard) in an active status, (Cadets are included).
• Customers with Civilian Military ID, Military Reserves and National Guard are not exempt.

Military Dependent Baggage

• U.S. military dependents traveling on orders are allowed to check two bags free of charge.
• If more than two bags are checked, excess charges apply. Oversize and overweight rates will be charged if applicable.
• Each checked bag in the free allowance may be up to 62 inches and weigh up to 50 lbs. The size limitation is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag; length + width + height.
• Military Dependent ID must be presented along with a copy of active orders to receive the free Military Dependent Baggage allowance.

Mobility Devices

Wheelchairs/scooters, braces or other assistive devices are accepted free of charge as checked baggage and are in addition to the normal checked baggage allowance. There are special handling procedures for motorized equipment. Please contact an American Airlines representative for detailed information.

Maximum Size and Weight

• Items that are larger than 126 inches and 100 lbs. will not be accepted as checked baggage. Contact a freight forwarder for assistance with these items.
• Additional items not included in the item description below must not be packed inside the sports case and are subject to overweight and/or oversize charges.
• All inches are dimensional inches (length + width + height)

Liability

• AA/American Eagle/American Connection® carriers are not liable for any damage to sports items not presented in a hard-sided case. If the outside of the hard-sided case does not have visible damage, AA/American Eagle/American Connection are not liable for any damage to the sports item inside the case.
• Sports cases designed for specific items such as golf bags, boot bags and bike cases are intended to carry only that sports item.

Charges

• Charges listed are in U.S. dollars
• For information related to travel outside of United States, Puerto Rico and USVI, please contact Reservations to verify currency.