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Baggage

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Important Travel Info

Changes to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America checked bag charges for tickets purchased for the Main Cabin on or after February 8, 2012. Learn more about Baggage Charges.

Changes to bag charges when traveling Canada to, from or through Europe for tickets purchased for the Main Cabin on or after August 30, 2011. Learn more about Baggage Charges.

In this section you'll find information on baggage allowances, special equipment and sports items as well as restricted items. We've also included some tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

Baggage
Allowance
Carry-on
Allowance
Restricted
Items
Baggage
Tips
Baggage
Services
Delayed
Baggage
Damaged
Baggage
Baggage
Status
Liability
Limitations
Lost and
Found

If you left an item at an American Airlines ticket counter, gate lounge, Admirals Club, Skycap or aircraft, please go to the American Airlines Baggage Service office to file a report. Lost items turned in to American Airlines/American Eagle at the airport are retained up to 15-30 days prior to disposal. A report may be made in person to the Baggage Service personnel upon arrival of your flight.

If you left an item at another area of the airport property, you may contact the Lost and Found office of the airport from or to which you were traveling. For your convenience, airport hours of operation are accessible from our Airport Information and Ticket Counter Hours page.