Doug Parker was the airline’s CEO from 2001 to 2023, during which he learned one important lesson for flyers to make their ...

Travelers can save a few bucks if they buy a checked bag ahead of time ... American last raised its domestic checked bag fees in 2018, then the airline's first price hike in eight years.

Of note, the airline will generally allow customers to check at least one bag free if they hold elite status in American's (AAL) loyalty program, buy a premium-class ticket, or use an American ...

American Airlines just announced that it's raising prices on checked baggage. The new price structure, which marks the airline's first change since 2018, goes as follows: $35 for first checked ...