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Old Mar 9, 2011, 2:25 pm
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Originally Posted by jordyn
It says right on that page that they don't accept overweight bags, but it defines overweight as 71+ pounds.
Originally Posted by JY1024
That line cited covers bags that are "heavy" or above standard weight...

AA clearly defines the definition of "overweight" in the sentence just before yours: And the OP does seem to be speaking explicitly of "overweight" (i.e. 70lb+) bags.
The OP did talk about not being able to check bags over 50lbs which is in fact allowed; Over 70lb, no.
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