American Airlines adds fees—here are 5 checked baggage changes passengers should know

American Airlines has introduced five major updates to checked baggage services, making travel faster and more convenient. Passengers can now prepay up to three checked bags when booking, make same-day changes online, and receive automatic refunds or travel credits if plans change. Premium cabin travelers can add bags in advance, and prepaid bag holders can skip airport counters using Express Bag Tag stations. These updates reflect AAs effort to enhance convenience and digital self-service for travelers.