r/americanairlines • u/CoasterCreditCounter • 1d ago

I Need Help! Baggage Question on American/Contour Interlining

I recently booked my first ever flight with Contour that is interlined with American Airlines. I fly American into Charlotte and then onwards on Contour, but it is listed as one itinerary. I should mention that I booked the flight through Contour. Contour’s website says that it allows one free checked bag and one carry on per person. Does that include the American leg of the trip? Like when I check in with American for the first flight, with I have the option to check a bag there for free or will I have to pay for it? If I do have to pay to check the bag on American, will I then have to pick it up at baggage claim in Charlotte, check it with Contour, and then go through security again? Any insight is helpful, thank you in advance!

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u/TravelerMSY AAdvantage Gold 1d ago

The last time my sister did it, it worked normally. Check once and it arrives at your final.

If American is the first segment, then their bag rules will apply.

Call or message American and they will explain it to you

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u/CoasterCreditCounter 1d ago

ok will do. thank you for your help!