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Old Jul 4, 2010, 12:01 pm
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Originally Posted by gezzuzz
what if i check a empty bag on my way to chile... should i but something in it?
How about stuffing your empty bag with some cheap canvas duffel bags?

American Airlines permits using cardboard boxes as checked luggage. However, there is an embargo on checking boxes on travel to and from selected South America destinations between June 5 and August 24, 2010.

From International General Rules:

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE - CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA (Not applicable for travel originating in Ecuador to Worldwide points other than USA/Canada/ Mexico)
Checked Baggage
Two pieces of baggage, not to exceed 62 in./158 cm. total linear dimensions each or maximum linear dimensions of 124 in./315 cm. combined total. The maximum weight of each bag is not to exceed 50 lbs./23 kgs. for a combined maximum weight of 100 lbs./46 kgs.
Charge Per Piece
1st Checked Bag - No Charge
2nd Checked Bag - No Charge
Carry-on Baggage
One additional piece of baggage of which the sum of the greatest outside linear dimensions does not exceed 45 in./115 cm. and the weight does not exceed 40 lb./18 kg. except where actual underseat space facilities require a bag of lesser size.
Additional Item
One of the following items allowed free in lieu of one checked bag (maximum of two). If in excess, see Rule 100: Archery Bowling Camping Fishing Golfing Hockey/Lacrosse Oars Shooting Skateboard Skiing/Snowboard Tennis Boogie Board Tent/Sleeping bag or Bedroll Rucksack Knapsack Backpack Portable Musical Instrument (See Rule 100 for definition) Garment Display Bag
Boxes
Boxes may be accepted in lieu of standard checked baggage allowances (maximum of two) provided they do not exceed size/weight of standard baggage allowances.
EXCEPTION 1: Boxes are not allowed when travel is directional from/via JFK to point in Central/South America.
EXCEPTION 2: Boxes will not be accepted to any destination in Central/South America during an embargo period.

NOTE: The exceptions do not apply to bicycle, garment bags or musical instruments boxes.
(Applicable for travel originating in Ecuador to Worldwide points other than U.S.A./Canada/ Mexico)
EXCESS/OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT BAGGAGE CHARGES – CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA
Boxes will not be accepted as excess baggage. Subject to the provisions of this rule, the charge for excess/oversize/overweight baggage will be as follows: (Not applicable for travel originating in Ecuador to Worldwide points other than U.S.A./Canada/ Mexico)
Applicable between the U.S.A./Canada and Central/South America - A maximum of three excess bags and no boxes will be accepted as excess baggage.
EXCEPTION 1: Between U.S.A./Canada and Venezuela – Unlimited excess bags allowed. See EMBARGO RESTRICTIONS.
EXCEPTION 2: Between U.S.A./Canada and LPB/VVI/SSA/REC - excess pieces are not allowed at any time. See EMBARGO RESTRICTIONS.
Baggage in excess of the standard allowance will be accepted upon payment of charges in the following manner:
Each piece of checked baggage within the weight and dimension allowances in I(1) above, will be charged USD 100.00/CAD 105.00 per piece.
Each piece of checked baggage which weighs over 50 lbs./23 kgs. and up to 70 lbs./32 kgs. will be charged USD 50.00/CAD 50.00 per piece.
Each piece of checked baggage within the standard allowance will be assessed a charge of USD 150.00/CAD 150.00 when:
The sum of the three dimensions exceeds those permitted for standard allowances but does not exceed 115 in./292 cm. or
The weight exceeds 70 lbs/32 kgs. but does not exceed 100 lb./45 kg.
Each piece of checked baggage will be assessed a charge of USD 200.00/CAD 200.00 when:
The piece is in excess and the sum of the three dimensions exceeds those permitted for standard allowances but does not exceed 115 in./292 cm. or
The piece is in excess and the weight exceeds 70 lbs./32 kgs. but does not exceed 100 lb./45 kg. or
The piece is within the standard allowance and the sum of the three dimensions exceeds those permitted for standard allowances but does not exceed 115 in./292 cm. and the weight exceeds the weight permitted but does not exceed 100 lb./45 kg.
Each piece of excess baggage will be assessed a charge of USD 300.00/CAD 300.00 when the piece is in excess and the sum of the three dimensions exceeds those permitted for standard allowances but does not exceed 115 in./292 cm. and the weights exceeds 70 lbs/32 kgs but does not exceed 100 lb./45 kg. (Applicable for travel originating in Ecuador to Worldwide points other than U.S.A./Canada/Mexico) Baggage in excess of the allowed weight will be charged at a rate per kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of one percent of the full, normal, all year Economy Class fare. In applying these rates, fractions of less than one-half of a kilogram will be charged at the next lower kilogram, and fractions of one-half kilogram or higher will be charged at the next higher kilogram.
Embargo Restrictions
Boxes will not be accepted during any embargo period. No excess baggage (extra piece) or bag over 50 lbs. and 62 linear inches will be accepted from travel during:
June 5, through August 24, 2010 as follows:
SAL, SAP, TGU, GUA, CLO, MAR, MDE, LPB, UIO, VVI, SSA, REC

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