Wanderlust World Wanderlust World American Airlines' baggage charges changed as of March 2010, but its weight restrictions remain the same. Since checked baggage weight restrictions vary by the destination countries, check each country's rules carefully. American Airlines will not accept bags weighing more than 100 pounds. If each bag is less than 50 pounds, it's likely there won't be extra fees.
The weight restriction for carry-on luggage is 40 pounds. The 40 pounds includes a carry-on and the additional personal item the airlines allows onboard.
For most American Airlines flights, foreign and domestic, each bag can weigh no more than 50 pounds without an additional fee. Flights within the United States, Canada, the Virgin lslands and Puerto Rico already have a $25 checked baggage fee. A passengers will pay an additional $50 if her bag is between 50 and 70 pounds, and $100 more if her bag is between 70 and 100 pounds.
If bound for Brazil, a passenger's bag can weigh up to 70 pounds with no charge. A passenger is allowed two, free checked bags. She will pay a $100 charge for bags between 70 and 100 pounds.
Baggage bound for India or Europe cannot be more than 50 pounds without incurring a fee. A passenger will pay $50 if the bag weighs between 50 and 70 pounds. American Airlines will not accept bags weighing more than 70 pounds for these two destinations.
A passenger will pay $50 extra if her bag weighs between 50 and 70 pounds. For bags between 70 and 100 pounds, there is a $450 fee. Passengers are allowed two, free checked bags on flights to Asia. Each of these can weigh up to 50 pounds.