AA Changes To Mexico, The Caribbean, Central And South America Bag Charges

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edm7583

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It was this time last year they ditched the free second bag. Now, they increased the fee for it.


The Caribbean and Central America to/from the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, or India Customers who purchased tickets in the Main Cabin on or after February 8, 2012, may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $40 USD each way within the size and weight limitations. Customers who purchased tickets in the Main Cabin prior to February 8, 2012, may check one bag for no charge and a second bag for $30 USD each way within the size and weight limitations. View a list of Caribbean and Central American cities. The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection? flights. View a complete list of exceptions for passengers who are exempt from the second bag charge.
 
AlterEgo

AlterEgo

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We just flew AA from JFK to SDQ last Sunday, with one extra bag coming down. Skycap weighed the 3 bags, asked for $30, and went off to the curbside check-in. He came back a few minutes later, smiled and handed me back the $30. I gave him a $10 tip and we went on our way.
 
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Ken

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These Are The Exceptions

The following passengers will be allowed a 1st and/or 2nd checked bag at no additional charge provided it falls within the size and weight limitations. These free checked bag allowances apply on flights operated by American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection?. On codeshare flights operated by other carriers, the baggage allowance and charges of the operating carrier apply.

For customers traveling to or from destinations in Brazil and Asia (except India)

Customers traveling between South America and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Europe and India if the ticket was purchased before August 30, 2011

Customers traveling between Canada and Europe or India as well as customers traveling from Canada through Europe or India to another destination if the ticket was purchased before August 30, 2011

Customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class

Customers who purchase Business or First Class tickets

Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel

Active U.S. Military dependents traveling on orders

American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum?, AAdvantage Platinum? or AAdvantage Gold? members

Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold and MVP members
oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members

Customers flying on the same reservation as an American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold member or oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby member regardless of frequent flier status or fare type (not applicable to group bookings)

First and Business Class MileSAAver? Awards

First, Business and Economy Class AAnytime? Awards

First and Business Class upgrades confirmed prior to check in

I have a qualified AAdvantage card so should have to pay for only one bag.
 
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