American Airlines2026 Baggage Policy
Airline Info
- Region
- North America
- IATA / ICAO
- AA/AAL
- Country
- United States
- Website
- aa.com
Allowance Overview
On American Airlines, Basic Economy is the cheapest fare. You can bring 1 small bag and 1 cabin bag for free. Cabin bags have no specified weight limits.
Baggage size limits
Small bags go under the seat in front of you, while cabin bags go in the overhead locker. When a size limit is published, measure the bag from the furthest points, including handles and wheels.
Small Bag
- Max dimensions
- 45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cabin Bag
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Hold Bag
- Max linear dimensions
- 158 cm
Fare
American Airlines offers 10 fares across all routes. Basic Economy is the cheapest fare. When included, small bags and cabin bags do not have a published weight limit. Make sure you can lift and stow them yourself.
FAQ
Yes. You can take 1 small bag and 1 cabin bag.
References
The baggage policies detailed above are sourced directly from the airline's official documentation. Policies are subject to change; we recommend verifying the latest limits with the airline before booking.
- 1.Carry-on bags − Travel information − American Airlines
- 2.Checked bag policy − Travel information − American Airlines
- 3.Bag limitations − Travel information − American Airlines
- 4.Oversize and overweight bags − Travel information − American Airlines
- 5.Basic Economy − Travel information − American Airlines
- 6.Main Cabin − Travel information − American Airlines
- 7.Fares and trip options − Plan travel − American Airlines
- 8.Premium Economy − Travel information − American Airlines
- 9.Business − Travel information − American Airlines
- 10.First − Travel information − American Airlines
- 11.Flagship Business Transcontinental − Travel information − American Airlines
- 12.Flagship Business International − Travel information − American Airlines
- 13.Flagship First Transcontinental − Travel information − American Airlines
- 14.Flagship First International − Travel information − American Airlines
- 15.Customer service FAQs − Customer service − American Airlines
- 16.Bag and optional fees − Customer service − American Airlines
- 17.Conditions of carriage − Support − American Airlines
- 18.Same-day travel − Plan travel − American Airlines