An American Airlines plane sits at the gate at Cancun International Airport on May 26, 2023. American Airlines has raised the price to check a bag for the first time in more than five years and said it would limit which travel agency bookings are eligible to earn frequent flyer miles. American Airlines last raised bag fees in September 2018 along with other major airlines. Frequent flyer members with elite status and some American Airlines credit card holders will still receive a complimentary checked bag. Customers who buy basic economy tickets will only earn frequent flyer miles if they book on American Airlines' website.

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Persons: airfare Organizations: American Airlines, Cancun International Airport, U.S, Carriers Locations: Cancun, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Fort Worth , Texas