Passengers to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Brazil, Europe, India and Asia are limited to one carry-on bag with maximum dimensions of 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high, with the total length, width and height not exceeding 45 inches. There is no charge for this carry-on.
American Airlines allows two checked bags at no charge on flights to Brazil and Asia. Each bag's combined height plus length plus width must equal no more than 62 inches, and maximum weight limit is 50 pounds. Passengers may check one bag with no charge on flights to Europe and India. Charges apply on all checked luggage on flights to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada, with fees ranging from $25 to $150 per bag depending on the number of bags checked. A maximum of 10 checked bags are allowed to Brazil, Europe and India. Overweight baggage charges apply on flights to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada and Haiti, ranging from $50 to $150 per bag, and no bag heavier than 100 pounds is accepted.
Specialty baggage allowed as carry-ons over and above the carry-on restrictions include infant car seats, diaper bags, and umbrella strollers; musical instruments that fit in overhead storage compartments. Checked luggage that rates a surcharge regardless of size includes audio and visual equipment and various sporting equipment. Wheelchairs and scooters may be checked for free.
