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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 11:58 pm
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mvoight
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Originally Posted by JDiver
As ChiFlyer points out, it's on aa.com. The Exceptions, Domestic, to first bag for $25 include:

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FLIGHTS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO

The following passengers will be allowed a 1st and/or 2nd 
checked bag at no additional charge provided it falls within the size and 
weight limitations. These free checked bag allowances apply on flights 
operated by American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection®. 
On codeshare flights operated by other carriers, the baggage allowance and 
charges of the operating carrier apply.

For customers traveling to or from destinations in Brazil and Asia
Customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
Customers who purchase Business or First Class tickets
Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel
Active U.S. Military dependents traveling on orders
American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage 
Platinum® or AAdvantage Gold® members
Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold and MVP members
oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
Customers flying on the same reservation as an American Airlines 
AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold 
member or oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby member 
regardless of frequent flier status or fare type (not applicable to group 
bookings)
First and Business Class MileSAAver® Awards
First, Business and Economy Class AAnytime® Awards
First and Business Class upgrades confirmed prior to check in
MileSAAver Economy domestic flyers pay for their first bag.
This doesn't seem to show any info at all for the credit card, so I don't think this is the answer. We know there are exceptions for the cardholder and people traveling with him. I don't know whether this applies to an MS award booking or not, but I am pretty sure it doesn't apply to non cardholders traveling without the cardholder.
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