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You may check in the following at the check-in counter for travel in the hold of aircraft:

Economy

• One checked bag for a fee of $25 each way - maximum 23kgs / 50lbs
• One second bag for a fee of $35 each way - maximum 23kgs / 50lbs

The total dimensions of each checked bag may not exceed 62in / 157cm each (length + width + height).

The fees do not apply for customers travelling on economy ticket on Y class providing the bags fall within the size and weight limitations.

View a complete list of exceptions to the checked baggage fees.

AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, Platinum® And Gold® Members

Two checked bags free of charge – maximum 23kgs / 50lbs each.

Attention First and Business Class Customers

We are pleased to offer customers in First and Business Class the ability to check three bags at no charge when travelling on American Airlines or connecting with British Airways or Iberia.

The total dimensions of each checked bag may not exceed 62in / 157cm (length + width + height).

Some type of items can be checked-in free of charge in addition to the two baggage allowance. View list of additional free checked-in items.

XClose Carry-On Baggage Allowance

You may bring the following onto the airplane:

• One carry-on bag. Total dimensions may not exceed 45in / 114cm (length + width + height). Length shall not exceed 22in / 56cm, width shall not exceed 14in / 35cm and height shall not exceed 9in / 23cm. The bag must fit in the baggage frames located throughout the check-in area at the airport. A garment bag that fits in the baggage frame will count as your one carry-on bag
• One personal item, such as purse, briefcase, laptop bag or a similar item such as book bag or shopping bag. Total dimensions may not exceed 36in / 91cm (length + width + height)

Some type of items can be carried on free of charge in addition to the carry-on allowance.

View list of additional free carry-on items.

XClose Restrictions On The Transportation Of Liquids In The Cabin

1. Before Going Through Security

If you are travelling from any airport in the U.S., please be aware of the following restrictions regarding the carrying of liquids and gels onboard the aircraft.

Exception: the following liquids can exceed 100ml in hand luggage

• Baby formula, breast milk, or juice
• Prescribed medicine. The label must match the name on your ticket
• Insulin and other essential non-prescribed medicines

Please note that all the following are considered as liquids:

• Water and other drinks, soups, syrups
• Creams, lotions and oils
• Perfumes
• Sprays
• Gels, including hair and shower gels
• Contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants
• Pastes, including toothpaste
• Liquid-solid mixtures
• Mascara
• Any other item of similar consistency

2. Important Recommendation When Connecting In The United States

If your travel includes a connection in the United States, only liquids / gels / aerosols measuring 100ml or less will be accepted onboard the connecting flight. The items must be carried in a sealed, transparent bag. The receipt must be kept.

Items over 100ml will be confiscated at the security checkpoint, including those purchased at another airport or onboard the incoming flight.

XClose Child Baggage Allowance

The checked and carry-on baggage allowance for children is the same as an adult, regardless of whether they are travelling on an adult or a child fare.

Infant Baggage Allowance

• Infants occupying a seat travelling on a child fare are allowed the same checked and carry-on baggage allowance as an adult
• Infants not occupying a seat do not have a checked baggage allowance. The additional items listed below are allowed as carry-on

Additional Items

The following items are allowed for each child / infant regardless of the fare purchased:

• One nappy bag as carry-on
• One checked fully collapsible child stroller / pushchair or child carrier to check-in. The child carrier can be taken in place of a pushchair, but not in addition to a pushchair
• Child safety seats and fully collapsible pushchairs can be taken to the gate. Large pushchairs, non-collapsible or weighting over 20lbs/ 9kgs will not be accepted at the gate and will need to be checked in at the check-in counter
• Child carrier can be carry-on if within 22in / 56cm in length, 14in / 35cm in width and 9in / 23cm in height
• One child's restraint seat

XClose Excess Baggage

• Additional bags can be checked in on top of the 2 baggage allowance (and on top of the three checked bags allowed for First and Business Class customers) as follows:
• $150 for any additional pieces
• Any relevant overweight / oversize charges will need to be added to the excess bag fee
• Additional carry-on items are not allowed
• The transportation of film equipment for commercial purposes is subject to a different baggage allowance. For more information, contact Reservations

XClose Overweight Bags

Checked

• Up to 23kgs / 50lbs or less: no overweight fee
• Between 23kgs / 50lbs and 32kgs / 70lbs: $100 per bag
• Between 32kgs / 70lbs and 45kgs / 100lbs: $200 per bag
• Over 45kgs / 100lbs: cannot be checked-in. Contact American Airlines cargo

Any relevant excess / oversize charges will need to be added to the overweight fee.

Carry-On

There is no weight limit for carry-on baggage, including personal items.

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Oversize Bags

Checked

• Up to 62in / 157cm (length + width + height): no oversize fee
• Between 63 - 126in/ 158 - 320cm (length + width + height): $200 per bag
• Over 126in / 320cm (length + width + height): not allowed. Contact American Airlines cargo

Any relevant excess / overweight charges will need to be added to the oversize fee.

Carry-On

The dimensions of the carry-on item may not exceed 45in / 114cm (length + width + height). Length shall not exceed 22in / 56cm, width shall not exceed 14in / 35cm and height shall not exceed 9in / 23cm.

XClose Connecting From / To Another Airline

• If your ticket includes flights on other airlines, you must contact each airline individually to check the applicable baggage allowance / fees on their flight
• If you are connecting to / from an American Airlines flight to another airline, please note that the most restrictive baggage allowance of the two will apply to the entire journey