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AA reducing some checked baggage allowance tickets pchs on / after 29 Mar 2016

Link to revised baggage allowance on aa.com (effective tickets purchased 29 March or after), as well as full checked baggage policy and information (including size, weight, overweight charges, etc.)

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Checked baggage policy

Baggage allowance changes

Travelers with tickets purchased on or after March 29, 2016 will be subject to fees for 3rd bags in Business and select (two class) First Class flights.

Executive Platinum - three checked bags First or Business service - but see following (traveling companions must be on same PNR as EP to benefit from three checked bags).

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Extra baggage allowance
As an Emerald frequent flyer you can check in one additional bag for free in addition to your ticketed baggage allowance when you fly on oneworld airlines. If your ticket mentions a weight allowance, you can check in an extra 20kgs (44lbs). (This benefit is not available on British Airways 'Hand Baggage Only' fares on select short-haul routes.) (link)

Two checked bags for free in two-cabin aircraft for non-EP, including domestic First and international Business Class
Two checked bags allowance for Platinum
Three class First checked bag allowance remains the same (3 bags)

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How many bags can you take?

Check up to 10 bags if your trip is:

Domestic
Transatlantic
Transpacific

Check up to 5 bags if you’re traveling to / through / from:

Mexico / Caribbean / Central America*See footnote
South America*See footnote

*There are seasonal and year-round baggage restrictions