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Baggage Policy

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American Airline passengers are permitted to carry one piece of carry on baggage, one piece of carry on baggage and one personal item onboard their flight.

Equipaje de Mano

Carry-on baggage must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches/56 x 36 x 23cm.

Equipaje Facturado

Checked Baggage must not exceed 158cm/63in in measurement and 23kg/51lbs in weight.

Musical Instruments

Musical instruments are allowed to be placed in carry-on baggage and checked baggage. Find out more about these policies on flying with a musical instrument.

Tarifas de clase

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The main cabin offers Economy seats and standard legroom.

The airline also offers:

Clase Económica

Economy class comes in three fares; Basic Economy, Main Cabin and Main Cabin Extra. All fares include free carry-on baggage, with each increasing fare including things such as free entertainment systems, free snacks, complimentary beer and wine in your flight and extra legroom. Within these fares, you can also book 'Main Cabin Flexible' and 'Main Cabin Fully Flexible' tickets. Main Cabin Flexible and Fully Flexible allow you to make changes and request refunds where applicable - you can also choose your seat at no extra cost.

Economy Class Facilities

Passengers will receive complimentary snacks and soft drinks, free carry on baggage and free entertainment; everything you’ll need to relax in comfort for your flight. Passengers who have selected the higher fare will also be able to select their seat at the point of booking, rather than waiting till check-in.

Asientos de clase económica

Economy class seats are basic but comfortable. When choosing Main Cabin Extra, passengers can enjoy extra legroom as they sit at the front of the main cabin, allowing them to stretch out and relax more easily.

Premium Economy Class

Premium Economy passengers enjoy selected special amenities, from privileges in the airport meaning you can swiftly pass through check-in, security and boarding, to a premium experience in the cabin.

Premium Economy Class Facilities

On the plane, passengers will receive amenity bags to help them stay comfortable, refreshed and relaxed. A premium, chef-inspired, meal will also be part of the service, where flight length permits.

Premium Economy Class Seats

Seats are wider in premium economy, with more legroom. The leather seats are also extendable, allowing passengers to adjust to their own personal comfort level. Seats also now feature power charging outlets and USB ports.

Business

Business Class tickets allow passengers excellent service and facilities on flights. On short international flights (between the US, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Puerto Rico and South American cities.

Instalaciones

Stay connected on your Business Class flight with WIFI on selected aircraft. Passengers will be able to relax in maximum comfort with complimentary pillows and blankets.

¿Cómo son los asientos de clase ejecutiva?

Business Class seats are wider and allow ample legroom for you to stretch out on board your flight.

Primera clase

American Airlines passengers receive a 5-star service, from their time on the ground and up in the air. First class passengers get priority of check-in, security boarding, and receiving their checked luggage before other travellers meaning their experience on the ground is swift and seamless.

What does First Class Include?

First Class passengers will receive premium seats, which are wider, have more legroom and lie-flat (on international flights), allowing you to fully relax. First Class passengers will also enjoy a premium dining menu and free entertainment. An amenity kit will also be provided, including skincare and other comfort items such as slippers, pillows and blankets.

Does First Class Facilities Have a First Class Lounge?

Passengers travelling internationally in First Class will enjoy the premium Flagship Lounge in selected hub cities, which includes a spa, showers, food and more.

Entretenimiento en vuelo

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American Airlines offers Live TV and Entertainment services on both domestic and international flights. Sit back and enjoy your flight with an excellent range of free entertainment services.

Movies

On almost all flights, you can stream a wide range of movies to your phone, tablet or laptop. All you have to do is download the American app onto your device. For domestic flights, go to airborne.gogoinflight.com. For international flights, go to aa.viasat.com or aainflight.com. Then click on "Free Entertainment" or "Watch Now." Then select the movie of your choice!

TV

You can access Live TV on your flight. If flying domestically, simply connect to the "gogoinflight" WIFI network and go to airborne.gogoinflight.com. Select Live Television from the menu, then choose a TV channel and enjoy! For those flying internationally, choose the "AA inflight" WIFI network and go to www.aainflight.com. Click on the entertainment tab then choose the TV channel you want to watch. Live TV is not available on American Eagle flights without WIFI.

Food

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Different meal options are available depending on the route you're flying with American Airlines. Special dietary meals are available.

Meal Options

Basic Economy can purchase food and snacks on board the flight, but meals must be purchased prior to departure by contacting the airline.

For passengers in the Main Cabin, complimentary snacks will be offered, with additional food and snacks available to purchase. Routes including LAX to JFK and SFO to JFK will include a complimentary meal.

Passengers in Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class and Flagship classes will be offered premium dining, including complimentary meals and snacks. To view and reserve your preferred meal, book online to avoid disappointment.

Meals can be reserved and purchased 30 days before travel and up to 24 hours before departure time. This must be done by logging into your account here.

Special Dietary Requirements

Special meals are available on select flights. These must be booked at least 24 hours before scheduled departure time, done online using the link above or by calling American Airlines direct.

Special meals on offer include Asian VegetarianBaby, Bland, Child’sDiabeticGluten-freeHalalHinduKosher, Lacto-ovo vegetarian, Low fat, Low Sodium, Non-lactoseVegetarian/Vegan.

Drinks & Alcohol

Soft, hot and alcoholic drinks are available to purchase on all flights. In addition, passengers in the main cabin are given complimentary soft drinks, Main Cabin Extra passengers are offered complimentary beer, wine and spirits and passengers in Premium Economy, Business, First of Flagship complimentary beers, wines and spirits are offered to complement the inflight menu.

Wi-Fi

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Enjoy high-speed WIFI when you fly with American Airlines. Keeping you connected thousands of feet in the air, ultra-fast WIFI gives you access to all of your favourite streaming service, emails and messages, so you don't have to miss out on your favourite shows or important updates at work while you're flying. The airline's WIFI is available on most domestic services and all international services that are operated by the Boeing 777-300ER.

Wi-Fi Price

WIFI starts at $10 USD. If you fly with the airline frequently, you can sign up to the Monthly American Airlines Plan for $45.95 per month (excluding tax), which gains you access to WIFI on all flights in which it's available.

You can access the American Airlines website for free on any flight where WIFI is available.

Check-in

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Online check-in and airport check-in is available for flights with American Airlines.

Web Check-in

Online check-in for flights is available from 24 hours before the flight until 45 minutes before departure (or 90 minutes for international flights).

Check-in en el aeropuerto

Airport check-in is available 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes prior to departure for international flights. Please report to the airline’s check-in desk or kiosk to begin airport check-in.

Oneworld Alliance

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Oneworld Alliance is a leading global airline network, with 15 member airlines. Oneworld alliance was founded and now consists of member airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Finnair, LAN, TAM, Malaysia, Qantas, Qatar, SriLankan Airlines, Iberia, British Airways and many others. Oneworld alliance covers more than a thousand destinations in 155 countries.

Programa de viajero frecuente

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Passengers can choose their preferred seats for free if they are AAdvantage elite status members, Oneworld Sapphire, Oneworld Emerald and Oneworld Ruby members and customers who purchase a full-fare Main Cabin air fare. In-flight Wifi, On board power and good connectivity, is available on selected domestic and international flights. Seat back screens with free entertainment and, on selected flights, American Airlines Business Class travellers can use the Samsung Galaxy tablet, loaded with new movie releases, hit TV programs, games, music and best-selling book excerpts. Passengers can choose from a variety of snacks and fresh meals for sale. Additionally, complimentary meals, beer and wine are available on most international flights.

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Destinations that American Airlines flies to

Below is a list of destinations that the American Airlines mainline carrier flies to (not including American Eagle).

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Frequently asked questions

Where does American Airlines fly?

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American Airlines flies all across the world, to destinations in North America, South America, Oceania, Asia and Europe. Other airlines that fly similar destinations includes Continental,Southwest and Virgin Atlantic.

Does American Airlines fly to Chicago?

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Yes, American Airlines and its regional brand, American Eagle, fly to Chicago from many different destinations within the US, as well as from cities outside of the US too. To find out more, visit our flying to Chicago with American Airlines page.

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