Here at Luggage and Leather we try to keep our customers as informed as possible when it comes to travel, it just makes finding that perfect bag that much easier. Although we try our best to keep everything up to date the airlines may change certain regulations without us knowing. We recommend that you always contact your carrier before your flight to verify that the same rules are in place. You may also want to visit the American Airlines website or their section on Baggage.

If you notice something that has changed or just have a question please send us an email.

Carry-On Allowance: 1 Bag + 1 Personal Item

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Each passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:

• Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 45 in (length + width + height) with each dimension no larger 22 in long, 18 in wide, and 10 in height.
• Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 40 lbs / 18 kg

Checked Baggage Allowance: 2 Pieces

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Each passengers is allowed 2 checked bags as long as each bag adheres to the following requirements:

• Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight: 50 lbs / 23 kg
• To and from Brazil Maximum Weight: 70 lbs / 32 kg

Overweight Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag weighing 51-70 lbs: $50
(Maximum of three excess pieces will be accepted.)

Bags weighing over 70 pounds will not be accepted.

(Note: If the bag is both oversized and overweight: both charges will apply)

Oversized Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag between 63-115 in: $100

Bags exceeding 115 linear inches will not be accepted.

(Note: If the bag is both oversized and overweight: both charges will apply)

Excess Baggage Fees

Fee for additional bags 1-3: $80 each
Fee for additional bags 4-6: $105 each
Fee for additional bags 7+: $180 each

Sports Equipment

For guidelines for sports equipment being transported on American within the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands view their section on Sports Equipment from their baggage page.