You can often prepay American Airlines baggage fees before arriving at the airport. You can prepay for up to three bags online or through the airline's mobile app from when you check-in for your flight, 24 to four hours before departure.
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On domestic flights, Basic Economy passengers may check baggage up to 62 inches/158 cm in total dimensions and 50 lbs/23 kg in weight. The cost is $30 for the first bag, $40 for the second, $150 for the third and $200 for any additional bags.
If you've already booked your flight and want to add checked bags, you can do so through American Airlines' mobile app. Simply log in to your account and navigate to the “Trips” section.From there, you can select your itinerary and add checked bags to your booking.
Not a problem! You can purchase carry-on and checked bags after your initial flight purchase. Keep in mind, you can save a lot by purchasing your bags early.
It's nearly always cheaper to book extra hold luggage in advance rather than paying excess baggage fees at the airport. Airlines know that keeping within weight/size limits is not always possible, so they encourage you to plan ahead by selling extra weight online.
If your flight ticket is marked with the code “2 PC”, you may take two pieces of baggage, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg. If your flight ticket is marked with the code “3 PC”, you may take three pieces of baggage, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg.
If your bag is over 50 lbs (23 kg), or if its length, width, and height added together are over 62 inches (157 cm), you may be charged an additional fee, on top of the normal bag fee.
Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.
Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight. That said, there are many factors to consider that will help you decide how much time you should budget for at the airport.