FORT WORTH, Texas, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Summer is fast
approaching, so American Airlines and American Eagle, its regional affiliate,
are reminding customers about the box and bag embargo on flights to certain
destinations from June 6 through Aug. 25, 2009.
"American's intent is to provide the best customer service possible and to
consider the needs of all passengers," said Peter Dolara, American's Senior
Vice President - Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America. "There are limitations
on the amount of baggage that can be carried, both in the cabin and cargo
areas, based on the size of aircraft."
Due to heavy summer loads and high volumes of checked baggage, customers
traveling on American or American Eagle to certain destinations in Mexico, the
Caribbean, Central America and South America will not be able to check extra
bags or boxes during the embargo period.
The baggage embargo applies to San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa and San
Salvador in Central America; Maracaibo, Cali, Medellin, La Paz, Santa Cruz and
Quito in South America; Santo Domingo, Santiago, Port-au-Prince, Grenada and
Kingston in the Caribbean; Nassau, George-Town, Exuma, Marsh Harbour and
Freeport in the Bahamas; as well as Guadalajara, Aguascalientes, San Luis
Potosi, Chihuahua and Leon in Mexico. All American Eagle flights to and from
San Juan are also included. American is a founding member of the global
oneworld(R) Alliance.
A year-round box embargo is in effect for flights originating from, and
passing through, New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to all
Caribbean and Latin America destinations. A year-round bag and box embargo is
also in effect for flights to La Paz and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
Oversize, overweight and excess baggage will not be accepted for flights
to the destinations covered by the bag and box embargo. Bags weighing between
51-70 pounds are subject to a $50 fee for each. One carry-on bag will be
allowed with a maximum size of 45 linear inches and a maximum weight of 40
pounds. Sports equipment, such as golf bags, bikes, surfboards, and other
items can be accepted as part of the total checked bag allowance, although
additional charges may apply. Walkers, wheelchairs and any other assistive
devices are welcomed for customers with disabilities.
About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R) serve 250
cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The
combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's
award-winning Web site, AA.com(R), provides users with easy access to check
and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers.
American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which
brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business,
enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any
airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700
destinations in more than 130 countries and territories. American Airlines,
Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation.
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