American Airlines Baggage Policy

An American Airlines passenger was denied compensation for a missing luggage wheel, raising questions about airline policies and DOT rules.

American Airlines (AA), headquartered in Fort Worth near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), began removing carry-on bag sizers from gate areas in October 2025.

American Airlines team members will continue monitoring baggage at both the lobby and gate areas.

American Airlines (AA) has expanded its Same-Day Standby (SDS) policy, granting all passengers the ability to list for standby assistance at the airport—even with checked baggage.

American Airlines (AA) has made significant strides in reducing its mishandled baggage rate, reporting a 29% year-over-year improvement in Q1 2025

While American Airlines made headlines Tuesday for raising the cost of checking bags, JetBlue Airways has also increased checked bag prices.