After your reservations are made, another important part of your journey begins. What are you going to pack? Will it be enough? Too much? What are you going to pack it in? Do you need to take special equipment for business? How about sports items? We hope you will find the answers to all of your questions and take advantage of the special tips we have provided in the following sections.

General Information

Helpful tips and information on packing and checking your luggage.

Baggage Allowance

Information regarding the dimensions, weight and number of checked and carry-on pieces allowed, as well as applicable baggage charges and specialty items.

Carry-on Allowance

Everything you need to know about carry-on baggage.

Restricted Items

Definition of and regulations for Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods, Firearms, Dry Ice-Perishable Food and Medical Supplies.

Liability Limitations

American Airlines liability for baggage.

Check Baggage Status

Online status tracker for delayed baggage claims.

Delayed Baggage Information

Information regarding the filing and handling of delayed baggage claims.

Damaged Baggage

Guidelines for filing damaged baggage claims.

Contact Baggage Services

Contact American Airlines baggage services for questions concerning delayed or missing baggage.