American Airlines raises baggage fees $5 on Feb 1, 2010

 Changes To Domestic Checked Bag Charges Effective February 1
Before you head to the airport, please familiarize yourself with changes affecting international and domestic checked bag charges.

Domestic Travel
Within And Between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
For customers who purchase domestic Economy Class tickets, please see the chart below for applicable charges for checking a first and/or second bag.

Some passengers are exempt from paying any checked bag charges such as: 

• AAdvantage Gold®, AAdvantage Platinum® and AAdvantage Executive Platinum® as well as oneworld® Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
• Those who purchase tickets in First and Business Class as well as those who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
• Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel and active U.S. Military dependents traveling on orders
• View a complete list of exceptions

The changes apply for travel on American Airlines, America Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights within the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

	Tickets purchased before August 14, 2009	Tickets purchased on or after August 14, 2009	Tickets purchased on or after February 1, 2010
1st Checked Bag Charge	$15	$20	$25
2nd Checked Bag Charge	$25	$30	$35