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Airline Guide for American Eagle

Airline Overview

The regional partner of American Airlines, American Eagle flies to 159 destinations in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Founded in 1984, the airline calls itself the world's largest regional system. It operates from eight hub airports across the country. American Eagle shares a frequent flyer programme and alliances with its parent, American Airlines, and flights are scheduled to coordinate for connections between the two carriers.

Telephone

Reservations: 1-800-433-7300 24 hours, seven days a week

Check-in

Domestic travel: 60 minutes without bags to check-in, 90 minutes with bags to check-in.

Domestic departing from Hawaii or US Virgin Islands and international (with exceptions listed below): two hours

International departing from Aruba, Mexico, Nassau and Port-au-Prince: three hours.

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Baggage

Carry-on: One carry-on item is permitted not measuring more than 45in and not weighing more than 40lbs.

Checked: Two items are permitted, each not measuring more than 62in or weighing more than 50lbs.

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Passenger Change Details

Reservation changes can be made, but will incur a fee of $25-$100 plus a fare differential adjustment.

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Child Fares

Infants under two years of age who travel within the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands can travel seated on an adult's lap for free.Infants under the age of two are eligible for a 50 per cent discount off the applicable adult fare for a separate seat, but this must be booked at the same time as the accompanying adult(s). No children under five are permitted to travel alone.

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Senior Fares

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection may offer Senior Fares in some domestic markets for seniors 65 years or older. For further information, call American Airlines Reservations at 1-800-433-7300.

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Pets

Cats and dogs can be carried in the cabin on domestic flights and flights to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. A fee of $80 per kennel applies. Pets can travel as checked luggage to the same destinations and also South America. A fee of $100 applies. Reservations must be made by telephone (see number below).

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Carrying Musical Instruments

Small musical instruments can be carried on board providing they meet existing carry-on size requirements and fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. The instrument is considered the passenger's one allowed carry-on bag.If an instrument is too large to fit in the carry-on baggage space, an additional seat may be purchased. In this case, an instrument must travel in a window, bulkhead seat, with the customer in the adjoining seat. Due to their size Bass Fiddles are not accepted in the coach cabin and are only accepted on certain aircraft types.

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In-flight Service

Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks are available on every flight. Beer, wine, snack boxes and cashew nuts are available to buy. Prices from $2-$5.

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Air Miles

The AAdvantage program is American Eagle’s and American Airline’s travel awards program.

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Airline Food Link

There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.

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In-flight Magazine

Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? American Eagle’s magazine, Latitudes is published in English and Spanish. Read a preview online.

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Airline Alliances

American eagle is a member of the oneworld alliance.

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Seating info

Pre-assigned Seating

Seating assignments determined at the time reservations are made on line or by phone.

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