How much luggage can I take on American Airlines?  

A passenger can carry up to 10 bags on flights operated by American Airlines (Domestic, Transatlantic, Transpacific) and 5 bags if traveling to/through/from Brazil, South America, or Mexico/Caribbean/Central America. If you love to pack a lot of stuff for travel, then you can unlock the additional baggage feature on an American Airlines flight as well. In this post, you can get information about the size of carry-on allowed on the flight, carry-on policy, excess baggage rate, and much more. If you have a flight with American Airlines, go through it. 

What is the carry-on baggage policy for American Airlines?    

If you are packing your carry-on luggage for the flight on American Airlines then you should gather the information, for instance, how much luggage you can travel within the cabin, the dimensions of the bag, and others. Implement the points that are written in the further steps and put the stuff accordingly: 

• According to the rules of American Airlines carry-on baggage rules, a passenger can fetch one carry-on and a personal item with them on the flight. 
• The size of the carry-on should be as per the guidelines of the airlines so that it can easily be placed in the compartment above your head. 
• The carry-on bag of the passenger should not surpass the size: of 22 X 14 X 9 inches. In this size, wheels and handles are also included.  
• If you are carrying any musical instrument, then it should perfectly fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.  
• On the flight, if you are bringing liquids then you must pack them in a secure package or bag so that they do not spill. However, if you do not have any idea about the liquids you are bringing on the plane, then you are suggested to contact TSA. 

What should not be included in checked baggage on American Airlines? 

• Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof 
• Plasma lighters, Electronic lighters, E lighters, Arc lighters 
• Bang snaps 
• Bear bangers 
• Bear spray  
• Blasting caps 
• Butane 
• Butane curling iron (Cordless) 
• CO2 cartridge 
• Cooking spray

What is the Excess Baggage Rate for American Airlines? 

Book a ticket with American Airlines, then you must learn about the excess baggage rate so that you can put the items in your checked bag as per the criteria of the airline. In a case, if the weight is over 50 lbs/ 23 Kg up to 53 lbs/ 24 Kg then you have to pay $30 to the airlines. However, the airlines will deny a checked bag over 100 lbs/45 Kg. 

What is the Oversized Baggage Rate for American Airlines?  

If your checked bags are over 62 inches/ 158 cm, and it goes up to 65 inches/ 165 cm, then American Airlines will demand oversized baggage fees of $30. If you do not want to pay additional charges, then you should remain careful while preparing your checked luggage. 

Conclusion 

Whether it is a checked bag or a carry-on; you must get familiar with the rules and regulations of baggage of the airlines you are flying with. Hope this post is helpful.