FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines today announced revisions to its
baggage policy to account for the rising costs associated with the
transportation of checked baggage, including the price of fuel. The policy
changes also apply to travelers on American Eagle.
Travelers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after Monday, May
12, will be able to check one bag for free and pay $25 for a second checked bag.
The exceptions are:
- Those in American's AAdvantage program who have achieved AAdvantage Gold,
AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Executive Platinum levels;
- Those who have purchased full-fare tickets in the Economy, Business and
First Class cabins; and
- Those with international itineraries (except to and from Canada and U.S.
territories, such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Based on the exceptions listed above, American estimates that approximately 4
percent of its domestic customers who check more than one bag will be charged
the $25 second bag fee.
Customers may pay the fees at an airport Self-Service Machine or at the
curb-side check-in area with a credit card. They can also pay the fee at the
check-in counter with a credit card, check or cash.
More information about American's revised checked baggage policies for
domestic and international itineraries is available at http://www.aa.com.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world's
largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines
serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The
combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's
award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and
book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American
Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which
brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business,
enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any
airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700
destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and
American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation.
AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection® airlines, AA.com, We
know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines,
Inc. (NYSE: AMR)
