What happens if my bag is over 50 American Airlines?

American Airlines overweight baggage is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage are $100 for bags weighing 51-70lbs and $200 for bags weighing 71-100lbs.



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There are generally two things you can do if your suitcase is over the weight limit: you can either pay the fee for the extra weight or take some things out so that the weight is then within the allowed limit. You should always take out smaller and heavier stuff since you can put them in your carry-on instead.

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American Airlines carry-on dimensions should be no more than 22 inches X 14 inches X 9 inches (56 cm X 36 cm X 23 cm), including handles and wheels. All carry-on must fit the sizer at the departure gate. If the bag does not fit in the sizer, it will need to be checked.

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AAdvantage Gold: One free checked bag. AAdvantage Platinum: Two free checked bags. AAdvantage Platinum Pro: Three free checked bags. AAdvantage Executive Platinum: Three free checked bags.

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Overweight luggage fees are expensive. The fee varies from airline to airline. Most airlines charge $100-$200 if your luggage is overweight. Delta and American Airlines charge $100 if your bag weighs 51-70 pounds and $200 if your bag weighs 71-100 pounds.

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What to do when your suitcase is overweight at the airport
  1. Add it to your hand luggage. Make the most of that carry-on limit. ...
  2. Leave the queue and buy another bag to check in. Buy an extra bag that is cheap and cheerful. ...
  3. Cough up and pay the excess. That should do it for a weekend away.


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The easiest way to estimate luggage weight is to compare it to an item that you know the weight of. You won't know the exact weight of your luggage but it will be close enough. What is this? If the luggage weight limit is 50 pounds, find an object around your home that weighs around 50 pounds.

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Any excess bags will be charged the overweight fee for 51 lbs / 23 kgs – 70 lbs / 32 kgs.

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Southwest will accept the first two checked bags for free provided that the bags do not exceed 50 lbs and 62 inches (L+W+H). Overweight items from 51-70 pounds will cost $100.

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In short, the 3-1-1 rule is: Each liquid you bring through the TSA checkpoint must be in a 3.4-ounce or smaller container (3), all containers must be placed inside one clear quart-size plastic bag (1) and each passenger is only allowed one plastic bag (1).

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Keep reading for our top tips for packing lighter.
  1. Pack for a week (or less) and plan to do laundry.
  2. Pack around one basic color.
  3. Don't pack any more than three pairs of shoes.
  4. Use a wardrobe planner.
  5. Pack visually.
  6. Know what to roll and what to fold.
  7. Use compression cubes and bags.


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Most airlines will allow you to check one bag and have one carry-on bag. There is normally a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds per checked bag as well as a size restriction. The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for checking through is: 27 x 21 x 14.

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The standard overweight fee for normal bags (your first two) is $100 if the bag is between 50.1 LBS and 70 LBS, and $200 if the bag is between 70.1 LBS and 100 LBS. Bags over 100 LBS are not allowed. If you are bringing more than two bags and are not military or business/first class, you will face additional charges.

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Use a luggage scale. This is the most accurate way to measure the weight of your luggage.

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Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation – that's savings of up to $300 per round trip with the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® card.

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Pay for your checked bags online within 24 hours of departure for travel on domestic flights within and between the U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska, and select markets in the Caribbean and Central America.

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