American Airlines checked bag fee is now more expensive, company announces

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In 2022, U.S. airlines made a record $6.8 billion on baggage fees, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Action News, AccuWeather and EntertainmentThe carrier announced Tuesday that the price of the first checked-bag on most flights is increasing to $40 for customers that didn't prepay online. It will cost $35 if paid online during check in. That's as much as a 33% increase from what it previously cost on American Airlines: $30 for both methods.

Other routes are also getting price increase, too: Checked-baggage fees on flights between to and from the US to Canada, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America destinations now costs $35 and the second checked bag fee is $45 . American didn't immediately respond to CNN's request for comment. The changes were reflected on its website as of Tuesday.

 

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