Find information you need about tracking your bag, locating your bag and additional baggage fees wherever applicable.
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American is delivering on another request from customers. Now, travelers can track the status of their checked bags from check in to carousel with their smartphone, tablet or laptop-- real-time.
Customers can see their bags' status, including when their bags are checked in, on a plane or at baggage claim. All that's needed is the bag tag number of record locator.
Here's how to track bags:
- Go to aa.com/baggage
- Click "Track your bags"
- Enter last name and bag tag # or record locator
Effective January 15, 2018, American Airlines (AA) is changing their policy regarding "smart bags," also known as "smart luggage."
Smart bags contain lithium battery power banks, which can pose a possible risk if stored in the cargo hold of the aircraft. Beginning January 15, American will require that the battery must be removed from any traveler’s smart bag in order to check it onto any American or American Eagle flight.
Travelers may leave batteries installed in carry-on bags; however, the battery must be removable in case checking the bag becomes necessary. Smart bags from which batteries cannot be removed will not be accepted in the cabin or luggage hold.
While this change is not required by the FAA at this time, American Airlines believes it will enhance safety and is in the best interest of AA team members and customers. We realize this policy change may impact you and your travelers and want to give you advance notice to minimize any inconvenience.
Effective October 1, 2015, excess and oversize carry-on baggage fees will be charged at Amtrak stations and on trains. Please refer to the policy highlights outlined below. The complete baggage policy is available on Amtrak.com.
Carry-on Limits
Each passenger is permitted to bring a total of two carry-on items on board the train; each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches.
Personal Items Limits
Passengers may also carry two personal items, 25 lbs. (12 kg) 14 x 11 x 7 inches each, such as small bags, backpacks, purses, laptops. Personal items can also include neck pillows, blankets and outer garments. The two personal items will not count toward the carry-on baggage limit.
Excess/Oversize Baggage Fees
Effective October 1, 2015, a $20 excess baggage fee will be charged for each carry-on and personal item above the quantity and size limits. A maximum of two excess bags are permitted per passenger. The fee will be collected at the station or if unstaffed, onboard the train.
If check baggage is available, passengers can check two bags free of charge to their final destination. Checked baggage is not offered on all trains and stations, so please check with Amtrak to see if checked baggage is available throughout your journey. Amtrak reserves the right to deny transport for items exceeding policy limitations. The complete baggage policy is available on Amtrak.com.
Overweight Baggage
Overweight bags must be repacked to under 50 lbs. Boxes are available for purchase at staffed stations to repack luggage.
Infant Items
Passengers traveling with infants under the age of two are allowed an additional infant item (strollers, diaper bags), which does not count towards the carry-on baggage or personal item limit.
Storing Items
Items must be kept in the passengers's custody, stored in overhead racks, under seats, or designated baggage areas; items may not be stored in empty seats, aisles, vestibules, or other areas where they cause annoyance to other passengers or present a safety hazard.