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What is the best way to check a stroller?

Strollers can be checked at the gate or with your regular checked baggage at the ticket counter. On American, each ticketed adult is permitted one stroller to be checked free of charge. Large strollers (20 pounds or more) must be checked at the ticket counter. All other, smaller strollers can be checked at the gate.



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When you check in with your luggage, tell the counter person that you want to gate check your stroller. They'll either give you a tag to affix, or they'll put it on your stroller themselves.

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Strollers can be checked at the gate or with your regular checked baggage at the ticket counter. On American, each ticketed adult is permitted one stroller to be checked free of charge. Large strollers (20 pounds or more) must be checked at the ticket counter. All other, smaller strollers can be checked at the gate.

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The stroller must be folded and packed entirely into a suitable carrier bag prior to boarding. The stroller must not be opened and used in the aircraft cabin at all times. Compact foldable light-weight strollers will be checked in if there is no space in the cabin.

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Check any bags you want before security, except the stroller. Take the stroller with you through security and all the way to the gate. At the gate, the agent will give you a tag to place on your stroller (or put it on for you). Just tell them you want to gate-check your stroller.

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You can travel with your stroller free of charge as checked baggage. Strollers can be checked at the gate or with your regular checked baggage at the ticket counter.

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A stroller or buggy can be taken to the boarding gate. It will then be taken to load into the hold. It must be completely collapsible and we would recommend having a protective cover, but may not contain any other items.

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Just fold up a large garbage bag in your carry on bag, and when you get to the gate put your stroller inside and knot it. It's not as heavy duty as a purchased stroller bag, but it will afford you some protection from damage and grime and you can use the bag for trash when your trip is finished.

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Diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices don't count toward your personal item or carry-on.

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