Do I have to use my AA card to get free bags?

You are not required to pay with your credit card to receive the checked baggage and priority boarding benefit. Your credit card account must be open 7 days prior to air travel, and your reservation must include your American Airlines AAdvantage number 7 days prior to air travel.



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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.

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It's rare to find U.S. airlines with free checked baggage. Southwest Airlines is the only airline without any bag fees. For other airlines, you'll need to earn elite status or book your tickets with an airline credit card.

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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.

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Southwest is the only airline that provides 2 FREE CHECKED BAGS for all fares.

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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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What is American Airlines' (AA) carry-on baggage policy? American Airlines (AA) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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Flyers with a basic economy ticket are not permitted to put a carry-on in the overhead bin – they're limited to one small personal item underneath the seat. With a normal economy fare, you can bring a normal carry-on bag onboard. Because of that, basic economy passengers cannot check in online or using the United app.

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It's generally cheaper to add baggage during booking because most carriers increase the price later. Depending on your service package, we might also charge a processing fee for additional services added later.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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