American Airlines increases luggage charges

AMERICAN AIRLINES is increasing its charges for checking a first or second bag.  The increases apply to domestic travel tickets purchased on or after 14 August, for travel within the United States and US Territories such as Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.  The changes also apply to travellers on American’s regional affiliate, American Eagle, as well as AmericanConnection flights.  For tickets purchased on or after the effective date, the charge for the first checked bag is $20 and the charge for a second checked bag is $30, up from $15 and $25 respectively.  American’s checked bag charges to and from Canada are not changing as yet.  The baggage fees are not applied to international services nor members of various executive card schemes. www.aa.com

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