American Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees, First Bag Now $35 Online/$40 at Airport
• American Airlines raising checked bag fees - first bag now $35 online/$40 at airport, up from $30 • Second checked bag now $45, up from $40, whether purchased online or at airport • First eligible checked bag still free for most AAdvantage credit card members • Checked bag fees for Canada and short-haul international also going up by $5 • Changes part of effort to increase revenue as airline ticket prices dropped 6.4% over last year