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Old May 27, 2023 | 8:35 pm
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ulzimates
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Originally Posted by guv1976
As to question #1, yes, you get a free checked bag regardless of fare type. Not sure about whether you can check it at the gate for free (assuming that the bag is small enough to get past TSA).

As to question #2, yes, anyone who buys a Blue Basic ticket and ends up with an EMS seat (either by paying for it more than 24 hours before departure, or getting it for free at 24 hours before departure based on AAdvantage Gold status) gets to bring on board a "full-size" carry-on, in addition to an under-seat "personal" item.

AAdvantage Golds flying JetBlue get to use priority check-in counters, and get priority boarding. Details here:

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...es/jetblue.jsp

(Scroll down to "AAdvantage status benefits.")

To clarify, AA gold flying on Basic ticket can clear into EMS (after higher tiers) 24 hours before - is that correct?

Would everyone in the same reservation also be able to potentially upgrade to EMS?
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