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Optional Service Charges

American Airlines Optional Service Charges
Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Carry-On Bag Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary One bag plus one personal item per passenger
First Checked Bag Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Within and between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands $25 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between Canada and the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands $25 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between Mexico and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary  

Between the Caribbean, Central America or South America (excluding Brazil) and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe

Or between the Caribbean and Central America

 Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary  
To or from Brazil Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary  

Between Europe and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada

Or connecting via Europe to another destination

Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary  
To or from China and Japan Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary  
Second Checked Bag Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Within and between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands $35 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between Canada and the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands $35 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between Mexico and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe $40 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America $40 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between the Caribbean and Central America and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe $40 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between South America (excluding Brazil) and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada $70 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
Between South America (excluding Brazil) and Europe $60 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
To or from Brazil Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary  

Between Europe and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada

Or connecting via Europe to another destination

$60 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary  
To or from China and Japan Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary  
Third Checked Bag and Beyond Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Within and between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands $150 Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each  
Between Canada and the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands $150 Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each  
Between Mexico and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe $150 Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each  

Between the Caribbean, Central America, South America (excluding Brazil) and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or Europe

Or between the Caribbean and Central America

 $150 Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each  
To or from Brazil $75 Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $75 each Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $75 each  

Between Europe and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands

Or connecting via Europe to another destination		 $150 Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each  
To or from China and Japan $150 Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each Third bag complimentary, fourth and beyond $150 each For travel originating in Japan, the charge is 15,000JPY
Overweight Baggage Charges Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and between Canada and the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico $100 per piece Complimentary Complimentary Over 50 lbs/23 kgs but not more than 70 lbs/32 kgs
  $200 per piece $200 per piece $200 per piece Over 70lbs/32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs/45 kgs
To, through or from Europe $60 per piece Complimentary Complimentary Over 50 lbs/23 kgs but less than 70 lbs/32 kgs
To, through or from Japan or China $60 per piece Complimentary Complimentary Over 50 lbs/23 kgs but less than 70 lbs/32 kgs
For traveling originating in Japan, the charge is 6,000JPY
  $450 per piece $450 per piece $450 per piece Over 70lbs/32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs/45 kgs
To, through or from Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Central and South America (excluding Brazil) $100 per piece
 Complimentary Complimentary Over 50 lbs/23 kgs but less than 70 lbs/32 kgs
  $200 per piece $200 per piece $200 per piece Over 70lbs/32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs/45 kgs
To or from Brazil Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary Over 50lbs/23kgs but less than 70lbs/32 kgs
  $200 per piece $200 per piece $200 per piece Over 70lbs/32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs/45 kgs
Oversized Baggage Charges Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada $200 per piece $200 per piece $200 per piece Larger than 62 in/157 cm

To or from Port au Prince, Haiti

 $200 per piece $200 per piece $200 per piece Larger than 62 in/157 cm
To, through or from Europe $150 per piece $150 per piece $150 per piece

Larger than 62 in/157 cm

Exception for U.K.: Baggage measuring more than 80 in/204 cm will not be accepted as checked baggage.

To, through or from Japan or China $150 per piece $150 per piece $150 per piece Larger than 62 in/157 cm
For travel originating in Japan, the charge is 15,000JPY
To, through or from Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Central and South America $200 per piece $200 per piece $200 per piece Larger than 62 in/157 cm
Additional Products and Services Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Preferred Seats Beginning at $4 up to $59 per flight
See note		 n/a n/a Pricing varies by flight
Group 1 Boarding $9 n/a n/a  
Admirals Club® One-Day Pass n/a n/a n/a $50 fee per visitor
Five Star ServiceSM n/a n/a n/a Select airports; $125 - $275
Boarding and Flexibility Package See note n/a n/a Beginning at $19, the total price varies by segments within a travel itinerary and is provided at time of booking. Product may be purchased on a one-way itinerary, but it must be purchased on both outbound and inbound legs of a round trip itinerary.
Paid Upgrade (LFB) n/a $40 - $75 per 500 mile segment $40 - $75 per 500 mile segment Pricing is per passenger, on eligible itineraries. Pricing on some international itineraries may be outside the adjacent price range due to currency fluctuations and taxes. This pricing is subject to change.
Children, Animals and Oxygen Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Children traveling alone $100 each way $100 each way $100 each way Unaccompanied minors cannot be booked on AA.com. Please call our Reservations department.
Assistance animals Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary Not allowed to/from the U.K.

Checked pet

Within and between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

 $175 per kennel $175 per kennel $175 per kennel  

Checked pet

Between the United States and Brazil

 $150 per kennel $150 per kennel $150 per kennel  

Cabin pet

Within and between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central America, Colombia and the Caribbean provided the country of arrival permits entry.

Visit our Special Assistance section to view guidelines for Service Animals.

 $125 per kennel $125 per kennel $125 per kennel Not allowed to Hawaii.
Therapeutic oxygen for inflight use $100 per flight segment $100 per flight segment $100 per flight segment  
AAdvantage® Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
AAdvantage 500 Mile Upgrades See note $30 (including taxes) per upgrade unit for purchases made via AA.com or at the Self-Service Machine; $35 (including taxes) per upgrade for purchases made through an AA agent
AAdvantage Mileage Award Upgrades See note Depending on the purchased fare and geographic region, AAdvantage upgrade awards may require a non-refundable cash co-payment ranging from $50 to $550 for each one-way trip (inclusive of federal excise taxes). Additional taxes and fees may apply
AAdvantage Mileage Multiplier See note Rate offered is approx. $.03/mile (plus 7.5% federal excise tax)
Buy Miles See note
  • 1,000 - 5,000 miles = $.0295 per mile
  • 6,000 - 40,000 (or more) miles = $.0275 per mile
$30 transaction processing charge and 7.5% federal excise tax will also apply.
Share Miles See note
  • 1,000 - 5,000 miles = $50
  • 6,000 - 10,000 miles = $100
  • 11,000 - 15,000 miles = $150
  • 16,000 - 20,000 miles = $200
  • 21,000 - 25,000 miles = $300
$30 transaction processing charge plus 7.5% federal excise tax will also apply.
Gift Miles See note
  • 1,000 - 5,000 miles = $.0295 per mile
  • 6,000 - 40,000 (or more) miles = $.0275 per mile
$30 transaction processing charge plus 7.5% federal excise tax will also apply.
Reactivate Miles See note
  • $200 - to reactivate 1 - 50,000 expired miles (plus 7.5% federal excise tax)
  • $400 - to reactivate 50,001 - 75,000 expired miles (plus 7.5% federal excise tax)
  • $600 - to reactivate more than 75,000 expired miles (plus 7.5% federal excise tax)
AAdvantage Award Processing $75 For tickets issued 20 days to 2 hours prior to departure. AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum and AAdvantage Gold members are exempt from this charge if they are using AAdvantage miles from their own account.
Changing Flight Award Tickets $75 - $150 per ticket*

Changes to MileSAAver flight award tickets may incur a charge

* This charge is waived for AAdvantage Executive Platinum members using miles from their account.
Reinstating Award Tickets $150 per account*

AAdvantage mileage may be reinstated to a member's account for an unused AAdvantage flight award if your ticket has not expired.

* This charge is waived for AAdvantage Executive Platinum members using miles from their account.
Food and Beverages Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Breakfast Sandwich $6.79      
Breakfast Café Snack Tray $5.29      
California Cobb Sandwich $10      
Brisket Sandwich $10      
Chicken Caesar Salad $10      
Cheese-and-Cracker Tray $4.49      
Hummus and Pretzels $4.49      
Fruit and Cheese Plate $8.29      
Triple Shot Cookie, Potato Crisps, Breakfast Cookie $3.29      
Spiced Nuts $5.29      
Almonds, Trail Mix $4      
Liquor and wine* $7     *Complimentary Beer and Wine Service vary by flight and is available in international main cabins onboard international flights between the U.S. and Europe, the U.S. and Asia and select flights between the U.S. and Latin America*

*Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil (CNF); Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil (BSB); Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE); Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG); Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU); Santiago, Chile (SCL); Montevideo, Uruguay (MVD); Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (SSA); and Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil (REC).
Beer* $6     *Complimentary Beer and Wine Service vary by flight and is available in international main cabins onboard international flights between the U.S. and Europe, the U.S. and Asia and select flights between the U.S. and Latin America*

*Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil (CNF); Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil (BSB); Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE); Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG); Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU); Santiago, Chile (SCL); Montevideo, Uruguay (MVD); Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (SSA); and Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil (REC).
Wi-Fi and Entertainment Price  
Inflight Wi-Fi $0 - $39.95  
Headset $2  
AV and Sports Equipment Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Audio visual equipment $50 per piece. Max 40 pieces on AA, 25 pieces on American Eagle. $50 per piece. Max 40 pieces on AA, 25 pieces on American Eagle. $50 per piece. Max 40 pieces on AA, 25 pieces on American Eagle.  
Archery Equipement, Backpack/Knapsack, Boogie / Skim / Speed Boards, Bowling Balls, Camping Equipment, Fishing Gear, Golf Clubs, Oars, Scuba Gear (without tanks), Shooting Equipment, Skateboard, Tennis Rackets, Tent/Sleeping Bag See note 1st, 2nd or additional bag charges apply
Hockey/ Lacrosse See note

1st, 2nd or additional bag charges apply

One hockey stick and one hockey bag count as one piece.
Skis Water / Snow / Snowboards See note

1st, 2nd or additional bag charges apply

One ski bag and one ski boot bag count as one piece
Bicycles*, Hang Gliders, Scuba Gear (with tanks), Windsurf, Kitesurf, Antlers

$150 - regardless of the number of checked bags

*Bicycles
Exception: If bicycle and container are less than 62 dimensional inches and under 50 lbs, the applicable charge for the 1st checked bag will be collected
Surfboards, Kiteboards, Wakeboards, Wave Ski $150 - regardless of the number of checked bags

Exception: If kiteboard/wakeboard/wave skis are less than 62 dimensional inches and 50 lbs, the applicable charge for the first checked bag will be collected

Lightweight surfboards packaged in a single bag that weighs less than 70 lbs will be accepted as a single surfboard for charging purposes
Ticketing and Other Charges Main Cabin Business Class First Class Notes
Same-day ticket change $75 unless full-fare or qualifies for other exceptions Complimentary Complimentary Available for flights in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada and the Caribbean on American Airlines, American Eagle® and AmericanConnection®.
Customers requiring extra space Two tickets at the same rate if arranged at the time of original ticket purchase Two tickets at the same rate if arranged at the time of original ticket purchase Two tickets at the same rate if arranged at the time of original ticket purchase If advance arrangements are not made, acquisition of additional space may be at a higher rate than the original ticket
Tickets issued by AA Reservations $25 $25 $25 Locations in the U.S. Puerto Rico, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. (Due to government requirements, a higher charge may be charged in Colombia and Chile.)
Assistance by AA Reservations with voluntary itinerary changes to reservations not initially created by AA Reservations or on AA.com $25 $25 $25  
Charge applies when Airport Ticket Counter And Admirals Club issues tickets $35 $35 $35 Locations in the U.S. Puerto Rico, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. (Due to government requirements, a higher charge may be charged in Colombia and Chile.)
Tickets issued by AA Travel Centers in U.S. and Puerto Rico $20 $20 $20

Charge does not apply to:

  • Involuntary changes
  • Reissued tickets
  • AAdvantage Executive Platinum members when the member is traveling on either a revenue or award ticket
  • Any passenger booked in the same reservation as the AAdvantage Executive Platinum member
  • AAdvantage award tickets issued within 21 days of travel when an expedite charge is collected
  • AAirpass tickets
  • Government fare tickets
  • Military fare tickets
  • Prepaid tickets
Tickets issued by AA Travel Centers in Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Bermuda $25 $25 $25

Due to government requirements, a higher charge may be charged in Colombia and Chile.
Other Airlines
Optional service charges on AA* codeshare flights operated by other airlines may differ from American's charges. For details, please visit the operating carrier's website.
Air Pacific Etihad Airways Japan Airlines Qantas
Alaska Airlines EVA Air Jet Airways Royal Jordanian
Air Berlin Finnair Jetstar WestJet
British Airways GOL Kingfisher Airlines
Cape Air Hawaiian LAN Airlines
Cathay Pacific Iberia Malev