AA to Charge $50 for Second Bag on Some Overseas Flights

American will charge passengers $50 for a second checked bag on some international flights, effective for ticket purchases on and after Sept. 14. The charge applies to flights to India and the following European countries: Belgium, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.

Elite-level flyers, premium-class customers, active military personnel and customers purchasing full-fare economy tickets are exempt from paying the $50 fee. All transatlantic flyers can continue to check one bag for free, said American. Customers may pay checked-bag charges at an airport self-service kiosk or an airport ticket counter.