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American Airlines announced on April 9 that it is hiking costs for checked bags, along with updating its basic economy fare.
American Airlines increased checked bag fees for tickets booked on or after April 9, 2024.
KEY POINTS
- Basic economy passengers must now pay to select seats and are ineligible for upgrades, regardless of status.
- First checked bag for basic economy on domestic flights will cost $55 for tickets purchased May 18 or later.
- Checked bag fees for South America routes rise to $70 for the first bag and $100 for the second.
- Basic economy passengers without status or a co-branded card will board in Group 7 later this year.
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