American Airlines Baggage Policy: New York to London (NYC–LON)
American Airlines baggage fees start at $45 online ($50 at the airport) for the first checked bag on domestic flights. All passengers get 1 free carry-on and 1 personal item. Pay online to save $5 per bag.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | American Airlines (AA) |
|---|---|
| Route | New York (NYC) to London (LON) |
| Nonstop | Yes |
| Carry-On | 22x14x9 inches (56x36x23 cm), no specific weight limit mentioned |
| Personal Item | 1 personal item: 18x14x8 inches (45x35x20 cm). Must fit under the seat in front of you. |
| Checked Bag Allowance | Basic Economy: 0 bags. Main Cabin: 1 bag (23 kg) on some international routes, 0 on domestic. Premium Economy/Business/Domestic First: 2 bags (32 kg). Flagship First: 3 bags (32 kg). |
| First Bag Fee | $45 online / $50 at airport for domestic flights |
| Second Bag Fee | $55 online / $60 at airport for domestic flights |
| Overweight Fee | $30 for 51-53 lbs, $100 for 54-70 lbs, $200 for 71-100 lbs (domestic) |
| Oversized Fee | $30 for 62-65 inches, $150-$200 for 65-115 inches depending on destination |
| Max Weight | 23 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) |
| Free Bag in Economy | No |
Route-Specific Tips: New York to London
- American Airlines includes 1 free checked bag (23kg) on all transatlantic flights from JFK/EWR to LHR.
- AAdvantage elite members (Gold and above) receive 2 free checked bags on international routes.
- Flagship Business/First passengers get 3 bags (32kg each) with priority tags.
- AA uses Terminal 8 at JFK — allow extra time during peak hours for bag drop.
International Rules
Transatlantic/Transpacific: 1 free checked bag in Main Cabin. Australia/New Zealand: 1 free bag in Basic Economy. Cuba: $50 first bag fee in Basic Economy.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Get a Citi AAdvantage credit card for a free first checked bag on domestic flights. 2. Pay for bags online up to 2 hours before departure to save $5 per bag. 3. Earn AAdvantage elite status for 1-3 free checked bags. 4. Active military get up to 5 free bags on orders or 3 on personal travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does American Airlines include free checked bags New York to London?
- Yes. All fare classes on American Airlines transatlantic flights include 1 free checked bag (23kg/50lb). Business and First Class include 2-3 bags at 32kg each.
- What is the carry-on size for American Airlines JFK to Heathrow?
- American Airlines allows 1 carry-on (56x36x23cm) plus 1 personal item (45x35x20cm) on all international flights.
- Do AAdvantage members get extra bags on AA transatlantic flights?
- Yes. AAdvantage Gold members get 1 extra free bag, Platinum/Platinum Pro get 2 extra, and Executive Platinum get 3 extra free checked bags.
- Can I add extra bags online for my AA NYC-London flight?
- Yes. You can prepay for additional bags via aa.com or the American Airlines app up to 24 hours before departure at a lower rate than airport pricing.