American Airlines Weight Restriction

I don't recall seeing this in the forum before...it so, forgive the repeat.

Effective October 1, 2005 American Airlines has lowered it's 'free' weight restriction to 50 pounds, down from 70 pounds. There is a $25 charge for any bag from 50 to 70 pounds. There are details in the new rules.

Here is American's announcement.

I'm not sure if this is a 'change', but I noticed something that makes things a little better:

For flights wholly within the United States and between the United States and Canada

The maximum weight per carry-on bag is 40 lbs/18 kgs.

 

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For flights to international destinations

The maximum weight per carry-on bag is 40 lbs/18 kgs.

~Matt Segal

It is a trend among all airlines in the US. Continental did the same recently:

http://wetpixel.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10395