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Tag: American Airlines (AA)

American Airlines Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely
American Airlines Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely
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When you fly with American Airlines, you'll pay $40 for your first checked bag when flying within the U.S. or on short-haul international flights to most of Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. However, travelers have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees, ranging from an AAdvantage credit card to elite status. Here's what you need to know about American Airlines checked bag fees — and how to avoid them.

Harrison PierceJT Genter
Harrison Pierce & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport
Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport
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The long-awaited American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) finally opened its doors in May 2025. Flagship Lounges are a cut above Admirals Clubs in both amenities and exclusivity, and the Philadelphia lounge is a cut above the rest of the Flagship network, too. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Philadelphia Flagship Lounge so you can make the most of your time there.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
I Got Kicked Off an International American Airlines Flight for Moving a Carry-On Bag
I Got Kicked Off an International American Airlines Flight for Moving a Carry-On Bag
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Over the more than 2 million miles I've flown across almost 1,200 logged flights, I've seen and experienced a lot -- from rejected takeoffs to medical emergencies and even an emergency landing. However, this week, I experienced the most absurd situation I've ever seen on a flight, and it led to my removal from an international flight. Here's what happened and how American Airlines responded.

JT Genter
JT Genter
768 American Airlines (Plus 62 LATAM) Routes You Can Book for 4,500 Alaska Mileage Plan Miles
768 American Airlines (Plus 62 LATAM) Routes You Can Book for 4,500 Alaska Mileage Plan Miles
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Alaska Airlines recently replaced its unified partner award chart with a trio of distance- and region-based tables. While this change eliminated several well-beloved sweet spots, it created new sweet spots. A prime example is intra-Americas routes under 700 miles long. On these itineraries, you'll redeem just 4,500 Mileage Plan miles. Let's explore this sweet spot, showing you 768 American Airlines and 62 LATAM routes you can book for just 4,500 Alaska miles.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Cancel American Airlines Basic Economy Flights for a Partial Credit, but You’ll Need To Take One Step First
You Can Now Cancel American Airlines Basic Economy Flights for a Partial Credit, but You’ll Need To Take One Step First
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Earlier this year, American Airlines teased that Basic Economy fares would become less punitive. And now, they are. The carrier has made good on its promise to alleviate the burden of canceling non-refundable tickets by introducing partial refunds. But there's a catch. Here's what you need to know about the now-live changes to American Airlines Basic Economy.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Changes Coming to American Airlines Admirals Clubs<sup>®</sup> and Citi AA Executive Card
Changes Coming to American Airlines Admirals Clubs® and Citi AA Executive Card
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American Airlines and Citi just announced a slew of changes to Admirals Club® membership costs and the benefits and fees of the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. Thankfully, some of the negative changes don't take effect for another two weeks, giving you time to plan. But these changes see the elimination of one of our favorite credit card perks. Are the changes worth the additional fees? Let's dig into the changes to see.

Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith