Simple Flying on MSN: Policy change? What’s the latest with American Airlines & carry-on bags? USA TODAY: American Airlines raised baggage fees, charges basic flyers even more Yahoo: American Airlines Just Changed Its Baggage Rules—and Not Planning Ahead Could Cost You American Airlines Just Changed Its Baggage Rules—and Not Planning Ahead Could Cost You AOL: American Airlines Increases Baggage Fee For Certain Passengers: “It’s A Win For Our Customers” American Airlines passengers traveling with more than one checked bag will now pay an additional increased fee for the second bag, unless they pay the standard baggage fee in advance online before ...

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American Airlines Increases Baggage Fee For Certain Passengers: “It’s A Win For Our Customers” American Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to raise checked baggage fees to cover rising fuel costs. Here's what you'll pay.