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American Airlines Bike Fees and Policies
| American Airlines Bikes Policy 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Airline Name | American Airlines |
| Sport | Bikes |
| Accepts Bikes? | Yes |
| Counts Toward Baggage Allowance? | Yes |
| Cost | See Policy |
| View Regular American Airlines Baggage Policies 2024 | |
| View Bikes Policies for Other Airlines | |
American Airlines accepts bicycles as checked baggage. You can bring your bike free of charge (paying only the standard checked bag fee for your destination, if applicable - no oversize fee is charged), as long as your bike weighs less than 23 kg / 50 lbs. If weighing between 23-32 kg (50-70 lbs), the $150 bicycle fee still applies.
You can travel with 1 non-motorized touring or racing bike if the: [AMZ asins='B00JEILGMK,B00FRG7Q7W,B018FF6EV0,B00FNSS6QY']
Bike is in a hard-sided case, bike bag or box built for bike transport
Handlebars are fixed sideways
Pedals are removed; or
Pedals and handlebars are wrapped in plastic foam or a similar material
Please note that if your bike is not in a hard-sided case, it will be treated as a fragile item.
If your bike weighs less than 23 kg / 50 lbs, it will be considered as your 1st checked bag, and only regular checked baggage fees will apply (you will not be charged the $150 bicycle fee). You will not be charged an oversize fee, as long as the bikes total linear dimensions are less than 320cm / 126 inches. A $150 Bicycle Fee applies if your bike bag/box weighs more than 23 kg / 50 lbs.
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