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 Bag
- Max dimensions
- 45 × 35 × 20 cm
Cabin Bag
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm
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.
Fare
American Airlines offers 5 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