American Airlines and American Eagle are implementing their annual baggage restrictions for travel to and from certain cities in Latin America, Mexico, and Caribbean. Baggage will be limited to two checked items and one carry-on, and checked boxes are prohibited. The restictions will be in place Dec. 1-Jan. 10.
"American and American Eagle's intent is to provide the best customer service possible and to consider the needs of all passengers," said Peter Dolara, senior vice president-Miami, the Caribbean and Latin America. "There are limits on the amount of baggage that can be carried in the cabin and cargo areas based on the size of the aircraft."
The rules apply to: Barranquilla, Cali, and Medellin, Colombia; Maracaibo, Venezuela; La Paz and Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Quito, Ecuador; San Salvador; San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Kingston, Jamaica; Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Puerto Plata, Santiago, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and Guadalajara and Mexico City, Mexico. The rules also apply to American Eagle flights to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
"Excess, oversize, and overweight baggage will not be accepted for flights to the destinations covered by the bag embargo," American said.
Checked bags will be limited to 50 pounds apiece, and 62 linear inches (add the length, width, and height). The carry-on is limited to 40 pounds and 45 linear inches. "In addition, one personal item such as a purse or briefcase is allowed. Sports equipment, such as golf bags, bikes and surfboards, may be checked as part of the total checked-bag allowance, although additional charges may apply."
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