Excess Baggage with American Airlines

 

Excess, Oversize and Overweight Baggage and Fees
We realize that at times it may be necessary to travel with an item that exceeds the size or weight limitations or is in excess of the free allowance. Additional charges apply to this type of baggage.
 
Baggage connecting to other airlines will also be subject to the connecting airline’s excess charges and/or oversize, overweight charges in addition to American Airlines charges.
 
All charges are calculated on a one-way basis and are collected at the airport ticket counter.  

The following information for excess baggage applies to flights within the United States and Puerto Rico. For excess baggage information for all other destinations, please contact an American Airlines representative.

Excess Baggage
Checked baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance will be charged as follows:

  • $80 per piece for the first three additional pieces
  • $105 per piece for the fourth, fifth, and sixth additional pieces
  • $180 per piece for the seventh and any additional pieces

 

Windsurf, Kitesurf 1 board, 1 mast, boom and sail $80
Can be two pieces
70 lbs. 115 inches each piece - Acceptance conditional on aircraft size and load conditions
- Up to 3 pieces (as described at left) count as one piece for excess baggage charges.
- If this item is in excess of the number of pieces allowed in the free baggage allowance, excess baggage charges apply in addition to the $80 special items fee.

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