American Airlines New $25 Baggage Fee

By E-Travel ⋅ April 30, 2008 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

In 2008 many airlines began adding fees for checking a second bag on flights.

Well guess who has finally jumped on the bandwagon?? American Airlines….like we didnt see that coming.

Effective May 12th, 2008, passengers will have to pay an extra $25 to check a second bag each way. However, there are a few exceptions.

The following customers will not be charged a service fee to check a second bag provided the second bag is within the weight allowance:

* Customers who buy a ticket before May 12, 2008, or who fly before May 12, 2008
* Customers traveling on an international itinerary to destinations beyond the U.S., the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or Canada
* Customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
* Customers who have purchased Business or First Class tickets
* Customers flying on AA codeshare flights not operated by American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection® on a ticket purchased through American
* Customers traveling on connecting flights where the first leg of the itinerary is not operated by American
* Customers traveling on government or military fares
* Military passengers on active duty
* AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® or AAdvantage Gold® members
oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
* Customers flying on the same reservation as an AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold member or oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby member regardless of frequent flier status or fare type (not applicable to group bookings)
* AAnytime® Economy Class AAdvantage award tickets, MileSAAver(SM) or AAnytime First and Business Class AAdvantage award tickets
* First and Business Class upgrades confirmed prior to check in
* AAirpass travel

Chrissy and I are traveling to Costa Rica at the end of May and thank GOD this does not apply to International Flights or flights purchased before May 12th! But after that you better learn to pack in One Bag!