Summary

If you have an American Airlines co-branded credit card (including the ones they currently advertise in the airport and onboard the aircraft) you will receive a waiver of your first checked bag fee on domestic (US and Canada) flights for a standard size/weight bag. The following general conditions apply:

• Your flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines.
• The primary cardholder must be a passenger on the reservation, and the primary cardholder's AAdvantage number must be in the reservation at least seven days prior to flight.
• If the account is closed, the benefit will no longer apply.

Which Credit Cards Does This Work For?

The following US credit cards include a waiver of the first bag fee:

• Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® card (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)
• Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive card (+ 8 companions on the same reservation)
• CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)
• Aviator® Red MasterCard® (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)
• Aviator® Silver MasterCard® (+ 8 companions on the same reservation)
• Aviator® Business MasterCard® (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)

The following credit cards DO NOT include a waiver of the first bag fee:

• Citi® / AAdvantage® MileUp℠ card
• Citi® / AAdvantage® Gold Card (not open to new applicants)
• CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Select® Card (not open to new applicants)
• Aviator® Blue MasterCard® (not open to new applicants)
• Aviator® MasterCard® (not open to new applicants)

Frequently Asked Questions

They wouldn't allow me to check my bag for free on my domestic reservation. Why could they do that?
The most common reason a free bag is denied is the requirement the account must be open 7 days prior to air travel AND, the reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantage® number 7 days prior to air travel

Can I combine this with another reason that I get free bags to get 2 or more free bags?
No. If you have Gold status, you will still only get one bag for free (though it will include international itineraries).

Do I need to pay with my credit card to get this benefit?
No. The benefit is tied to your AAdvantage number, so you can pay in any way(another credit card, employer, online travel agency, etc.).

If my companions are on another PNR, can they use this benefit?
No. The other (up to four or eight) travelers and you must be on the same reservation.

Will this work on any reservation with AA?
The reservation must be entirely domestic (US & Canada).

If I'm connecting to an international (non-Canada) flight, can I use this benefit?
No.

If I'm connecting to another airline, can I use this benefit?
No.