Checked baggage fees — US domestic economy, bag 1 (2025)
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| Airline | Amount | Conditions | Pricing unit | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 90 CAD | 1st bag for Economy Basic long-haul fares bought on/after May 14, 2026; taxes may apply | per direction | aircanada.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-23 |
| American Airlines | 35 USD | Bag 1; $35 online / $40 airport for eligible short-haul tickets issued before April 9, 2026 | per direction | news.aa.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| American Airlines | 45 USD | Bag 1; $45 online / $50 airport for Main Cabin tickets issued on/after Apr. 9, 2026 | per direction | aa.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| American Airlines | 50 USD | Bag 1; $50 online / $55 airport for Basic Economy tickets issued on/after May 18, 2026 | per direction | aa.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| American Airlines | 75 USD | Bag 1 on transatlantic flights; exceptions apply for Basic Economy and certain fare products | per direction | aa.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| American Airlines | 30 USD | Bag 1; fee applies on select Central America routes | per direction | aa.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| American Airlines | 45 USD | Bag 1; fee applies on select South America routes | per direction | aa.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| Delta Air Lines | 45 USD | 1st standard checked bag under 50 lb for domestic Basic/Main-style fares without card/status/military exception | per direction | delta.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| Delta Air Lines | 45 USD | 1st standard checked bag under 50 lb for domestic Classic/Extra-style fares without exception | per direction | delta.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
| Lufthansa | 0 USD | First checked bag up to 23 kg may be free on eligible Economy routes, such as US to Germany; rules vary by route and fare. | per direction | lufthansa.com ↗ | Last verified: 2026-08-22 |
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