We cannot accept liability for:
*Excess valuation insurance isn't available for these items
Liability for lost, delayed or damaged bags on domestic flights is limited to $4,700. This is governed by our Conditions of Carriage, which is available online.
View our Conditions of Carriage
Or request in writing to:
American Airlines
Customer Relations Department
P. O. Box 619612, MD 2400
DFW Airport, TX USA 75261-9612
For international travel (including domestic legs of international itineraries), liability for lost, delayed or damaged bags is limited to 1,519 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per ticketed passenger as defined by the Montreal Convention and international tariffs.
The SDR, a unit of currency used by the International Monetary Fund, will be converted to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date the mishandled bag settlement occurs.
If you’re traveling with items worth more than the bag liability limitations, you can buy additional insurance for checked bags at the ticket counter.
Our excess valuation insurance guidelines are: