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American Airlines Baggage Fees

American Airlines Checked Baggage Prices for 2011 First or Business class passengers are able to check three bags for free when traveling on American or connecting with British Airways or Iberia. The following rates apply to coach class travel. For travel within or between the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands First bag: [...]

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American Airlines Checked Baggage Prices for 2011

First or Business class passengers are able to check three bags for free when traveling on American or connecting with British Airways or Iberia. The following rates apply to coach class travel.

For travel within or between the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

First bag: $25
Second bag: $35
Any Additional: $150

For travel from/to/through Canada and Europe or Asia

First bag: Free
Second bag: $60
Additional bags: contact airline

For travel from/to Mexico from/to the US, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe and India

First bag: Free
Second bag: $30
Additional bags: contact airline

For travel to/from/within Central America and the Caribbean and the US, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe and India

First bag: Free
Second bag: $30
Additional bags: contact airline

For travel to/from South America and the US, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe and India

First bag: Free
Second bag: $30
Additional bags: contact airline

For travel to/from Europe or India and the US, US Virgin Islands

and Puerto Rico
First bag: Free
Second bag: $60
Additional bags: contact airline

Size and weight restrictions on checked luggage

Checked baggage should not exceed 50 lbs and 62″in height plus length plus width. The following fees will be charged if your bags are too big or heavy.

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