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American Airlines Basic Economy tickets just got a big boost <i>This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique ...
A bag fee policy update means American Airlines will now charge up to $75 for the first checked bag on some flights for basic economy ticketholders.
Travelers buying airlines' basic economy tickets face restrictions on seat assignments, ticket changes and, in some cases, higher baggage fees.
American Airlines introduced basic economy fares for 10 markets in February 2017, following Delta and United. Initially, American did not provide basic economy passengers with free overhead space for carry-on baggage, except for its AAdvantage elite members, who still receive the standard free checked bag allowance.
Luggage is weighed as passengers check in at the airport. On commercial transportation, mostly with airlines, the baggage allowance is the amount of checked baggage or hand/carry-on luggage the company will allow per passenger. There may be limits on the amount that is allowed free of charge and hard limits on the amount that is allowed.
These days, it's rare for airlines to allow passengers to check bags for free -- at least in economy class. So, the best way to avoid those fees is to stick to carry-on luggage.
Hand baggage allowance is a topic frequently discussed in the context of commercial air travel. On the one hand, passengers may want to have more of their possessions at hand during flight, skip the often time-consuming baggage claim process, and avoid the risk of having their checked baggage lost or damaged.
American Airlines announced changes to its AAdvantage rewards program and baggage fees.