American Airlines changes bag fees and mileage rules after US Airways merger

American Airlines Group Inc. announced changes to the frequent-flier programs and checked-bag policies on Tuesday.

Here are some of the highlights of changes to American’s bag fees:

— A new charge of $25 to check a bag from the U.S. to Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America, starting immediately. A second bag is still $40.

— The fee for checking a second bag between Europe and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada or South America rises to $100 from $60 for tickets bought on or after June 6.

— Between Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America and Europe, the second bag rises to $100 from $40.

— Starting immediately, American is dropping a $70 fee for checking a second bag between South America and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Canada.

— For some destinations, American advises travellers to check with its reservations department.

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For American’s changes in bag fees:

http://bit.ly/POkpHz

For US Airways’ baggage policies:

http://bit.ly/1lITsA3