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Old May 29, 2021 | 12:14 am
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Originally Posted by Tokar
1) is the free bag perk available for international flights? (the AA Barclays card free bag is only for national flights, which is why i ask)
Both yes and no. Most of the international destinations will have their own respective free baggage allowance. In this case, you don't get the free bag perk. Otherwise, you will get the free bag perk (like Canada).

Originally Posted by Tokar
2) ignoring the seat selection and refund aspect of Main Cabin and looking only at the included bag, if I book with miles will the AMEX card allow me to get a free checked bag for everyone in my party (wife and i)? Or does the ticket need to be booked as $ not Miles to get this perk?
Yes - the requirement is to have the card and put the SM account number into the reservation. Official terms do not say you must make the purchase with the card.
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