American Airlines baggage fees are nonrefundable, so don’t prepay for bags if you qualify for free checked bags at the airport. Bottom Line. If you want to check a bag on American Airlines, ...

American Airlines has made a change to their baggage policy that will impact entire families in one fell swoop. It comes as Donald Trump 'at risk of serious health condition' as photo shows stark ...

Bringing a carry-on has long been a staple of modern air travel, but that could soon change. In 2025, American Airlines is rumored to be preparing a major update to its baggage policy, one that ...

American Airlines and other major carriers have raised fees on checked bags, ... Alaska Airlines increased its baggage fees from $30 to $35 for the first bag and from $40 to $45 for a second one.

The airline's decision comes amid pressure to improve profitability, particularly as other major U.S. carriers, including American, United, and Delta, have already raised baggage fees in recent years.

Fast forward to today, and US airlines alone made $7.27bn from check-in baggage fees last year, according to federal figures. That is up from $7bn in 2023, and $5.76bn in 2019.

American Airlines is considering changing its baggage policy in response to new regulations affecting European airports. These changes, which tighten the rules around what qualifies as an ...