American Airlines Baggage Policy

The American Airlines baggage policy outlines the rules and fees associated with bringing luggage on your flight. One carry-on bag and one personal item are free for each passenger. The carry-on must be small enough to comply with size requirements and fit inside the overhead bin. For an additional cost that varies based on your destination, service level, and loyalty level you can add checked baggage. There are weight and size restrictions for each checked item if your bag is overweight or large there will be additional costs. Specialty items such as sporting goods or musical instruments could also come with additional fees and need special treatment.