American Airlines has set aside $7.5 million into a fund to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed the airline incorrectly charged certain customers for baggage fees.
In the lawsuit, five plaintiffs alleged American Airlines agents asked them to pay baggage fees despite messages from the company that they were eligible to check bags for free.
The airline promised to waive baggage fees for certain customers, such as frequent flyers, first- or business-class customers and those who owned American Airlines credit cards. But those customers were often charged for their bags regardless of those promises.
American Airlines Bag Fees Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- American Airlines travelers who were charged to check a bag on or after Feb. 24, 2017, for tickets issued prior to April 9, 2020, and meet either or both of the following criteria:
- Received an email confirming the purchase of the air travel that stated passengers could check one or more bags for that ticketed trip for no charge or for “USD0.00”
- Held an American Citi or Barclay’s credit card entitling the passenger to check the first bag for free and were traveling within the United States. This includes passengers on international itineraries who were charged to check their first standard bag for the entire domestic portion of such itineraries in addition to the international portions.
- American Airlines travelers who were charged to check a bag on or after Feb. 24, 2017, for tickets issued prior to April 9, 2020, and meet either or both of the following criteria:
- Estimated Amount: 100% refund
- Proof of Purchase: N/A
- Claim Form Deadline: 02/22/2023
- Case Name & Number:
- Cleary, et al. v. American Airlines Inc, Case No. 4:21-cv-00184-O, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
Bottom Line
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