American Airlines Fees: How much should I pay to check baggage or excess (extra) on a domestic or international flight?

Flights connecting Panama and the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (excluding Cuba/Haiti), Central America

$0

(*) The 1st piece of checked baggage is free on flights (one way) serving Cuba, and on flights (return) serving the United States, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (also Haiti).

Flights programmed from the United States, Puerto Rico, American Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean (excluding Haiti) in Cuba

$0

Flights from Cuba in the United States, in Puerto Rico, the American Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean (including Haiti)

$0

Flights from/to the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and Haiti, Central America (except Panama), Guyana and Suriname.

$0

Flights departing from/to USA, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (including Haiti), Central America, South America (except Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname)

$0

Flights operated to connect the following destinations: Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean (Haiti included), Central America and South America.

$0

Flights that are scheduled from/to Qatar and USA, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (including Haiti), Central America, South America

$0

Routes connecting Qatar to the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean (including Haiti), Central America and South America.

0$

Flights connecting airports in Europe and U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (including Haiti), Central America, South America, or flights served via European airports to various destinations around the world

$0

Destinations / Travel Class

First

Flights that connect airports in the United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Canada and Puerto Rico (And Vice Versa)

$0

Flights connecting Mexico, the Caribbean (except Cuba and Haiti) or Central America (except Panama) and the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and the US Virgin Islands

$0

(*): Scheduled flights from/to Honduras: $65 fee is charged for checking in the 2nd piece of baggage on routes taking place between June 1 and August 19, and between November 27 and January 10.

Flights connecting Haiti, the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean (except Cuba) and Central America

$0

From Cuba and its regions

$0

A $65 fee must be paid for the transport of the 2nd piece of baggage in the hold on flights served outside Cuba if the ticket is issued before April 25. The fee is $150 if the ticket is issued after March 14 and the trip is taken before November 15. Otherwise, a $200 fee is charged on flights taking place after January 10 of next year.

From Cuba to the rest of the world

$0

There is a $65 fee for checking in the 2nd piece of baggage on flights booked before April 25th. They amount to $150 if the ticket is issued after March 14 of next year and the flight is scheduled before November 15. Otherwise, up to $200 in fees are charged (for flights taking place after January 10 of the following year).

Routes that connect the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean (Haiti included, Cuba excluded) and Central America.

$0

$0

$0

Flights between Europe, Qatar and the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean (Haiti also, Cuba is excluded), Central America and South America

$0

Flights from or to India, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia

(*) The limitations applied may vary depending on the destination of the trip or the period during which the flight is scheduled

(**) Fees for checking the 3rd piece of baggage are charged to passengers traveling in First Class whose aircraft used are domestic aircraft with 2 cabins.

Destinations / Travel Class

First

Domestic flights and routes connecting the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

$200

$200

$200

$200

$200 (^)

-Depending on the season

– The number of pieces of luggage may be limited on certain routes

(^):The 4th bag is also free for members with AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and oneworld® Emerald status who reserve seats in Flagship® First. (sometimes this benefit is not available on codeshare flights operated by American Airlines partners)

Flights connecting Mexico, Caribbean or Central America, South America and the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada (vice versa)

(**):

Flagship® First is included

Flights served to and from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia

$200^ (**)

(*) Limitations may change depending on the flight period

(^) Charges applied when exceeding the excess weight allowance

Destinations / Travel Class

First

Domestic flights and routes between the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

* Rules (limitations) may change depending on the flight period

Flights between Qatar and the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America

Not allowed

Scheduled flights to or from Australia and New Zealand

Not allowed

Flights departing from or bound for India, China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong

JPY 45,000 on flights served from Japan

Destinations / Travel Class

Domestic flights and connections between the United States, Canada,

Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

$200

Changes in limitations may be applied by the airline during certain times of the year

Flights between Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America (Panama is excluded), the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and Canada

$200 (*)

$150

$150 (*)

Scheduled flights from or to India, China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong

$150 AUD / NZD