Razors Edge ★ Posted May 31, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 31, 2019 ....from American Airlines! Hopefully, other majors will follow suit! Bikes are shown along with surfboards and skis! FORT WORTH, Texas — As the busy summer travel period quickly approaches, American Airlines has announced changes to its policies regarding oversize sports and music equipment. American is eliminating oversize bag fees for common sports and music equipment, effective for travel on or after May 21. The updated policies, which will be music to the ears of musicians who fly on American, will also ensure that customers can more easily pursue active and healthy lifestyles wherever their travels may take them, without having to pay additional oversize bag fees. Customers can check common oversize sports and music equipment as standard baggage, up to the maximum allowed dimensions and within the weight requirements. Refer to the full policy for additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 31, 2019 Share #2 Posted May 31, 2019 OK, they take the place of your luggage. Now what? American baggage fees Baggage category Fee Max Weight Second checked bag $40 50lbs Third checked bag $150 50lbs Fourth(+) checked bag $200 50lbs Overweight bag +$100 51-70lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted May 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: OK, they take the place of your luggage. Now what? American baggage fees Baggage category Fee Max Weight Second checked bag $40 50lbs Third checked bag $150 50lbs Fourth(+) checked bag $200 50lbs Overweight bag +$100 51-70lbs Saving $100+ is significant - each way. I'll take a $200 reduction every day of the week On the plus side, for me, is that my wife and I each get the first bag "free", and we have no problem using a single suitcase for the two of us. We generally check two "carry on" size rollers, but could easily go one "large roller" and one bike box and be fine. You were happy with the old policy and paying more? Or is this a "the best is the enemy of the good" sort of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted May 31, 2019 But it looks like @Dottie's dreams of bike travel are shattered! Bicycles: Allowance and requirements You can travel with 1 non-motorized touring, mountain, tandem, or racing bicycle if the: Bicycle is in a hard-sided case, bicycle bag or box built for bicycle transport Handlebars are fixed sideways Pedals are removed; or Pedals and handlebars are wrapped in plastic foam or a similar material Please note that if your bicycle is not in a hard-sided case, it will be treated as a fragile item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 31, 2019 Share #5 Posted May 31, 2019 That is good news. I rarely fly American. Hopefully, the other airlines will follow their lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now