American Airlines has updated its checked-bag policy as
follows: Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or
after May 12, 2008 but before June 15, 2008 may check one bag for free and
check a second bag for $25 each way. Customers who purchase domestic economy
class tickets on or after June 15, 2008 will be charged $15 each way for the
first checked bag and $25 each way for the second checked bag. American's
carry-on policy of one personal item (such as a purse or laptop bag) plus one
bag remains in place. The following customers will not be charged a service fee to
check a bag provided the bag is within the weight allowance: For the first checked
bag, customers who buy a ticket before June 15, 2008, or who fly before June
15, 2008 For the second checked
bag, customers who purchased a ticket before May 12, 2008 Customers traveling on an
international itinerary to destinations beyond the Customers who purchase
full-fare tickets in Economy Class Customers who purchase
Business or First Class tickets Customers flying on AA
code-share flights not operated by American Airlines, American Eagle or
AmericanConnection® Customers traveling on
government or military fares Military passengers on
active duty AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® or
AAdvantage Gold® members oneworld Customers flying on the
same reservation as an AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or
AAdvantage Gold member or oneworld AAnytime® Economy Class
AAdvantage award tickets, MileSAAver(SM) or AAnytime First and Business Class
AAdvantage award tickets First and Business Class
upgrades confirmed prior to check in AAirpass travel Expect other airlines to follow suit. Policies vary from
airline to airline, so travelers are advised to check with their travel agent
or individual airline(s) to obtain specifics. Travel Coordinator 541-346-3158 ph 541-346-2393 fax |