American Airlines announced it will increase fees to check bags, effective for tickets purchased Aug.14 or later.
The changes apply for travel within the U.S. and its territories such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The changes also apply to travelers on American’s regional affiliate, American Eagle, as well as AmericanConnection flights.
The first checked bag will be $20, and the charge for a second checked bag will be $30. Currently, these fees are $15 and $25, respectively. The checked bag rates for travel to and from Canada are not changing.
For more detailed information and a list of exemptions to the fee increases, visit www.AA.com/baggage.
