Have you checked a 28" bag with American Airlines?

[imktdqt810]

I posted this on the "Transportation Board" but I think families here might help me out better....

Does anyone have a 28" Skyway Hard sided bag they checked with American Airlines baggage?
I got a great "Cyber Monday" deal in my cart but I'm second guessing myself wondering if it's too big. The checked bag we currently own is 26" including the wheels. Reading everything online I know I can't exceed 62" or we will get hit with an "over sized bag fee". I looked over the weekend and that ole 26" is falling apart. Our goal is to only have one checked bag next year so thought this would be good but what if we get to the airport and have to pay the "oversized luggage" fee. The dimensions states:

• Overall Dimensions: 22 Width/Inches, 13 Depth/Inches, 31 Height/Inches
• Case Dimensions: 12.5 Depth/Inches, 20 Width/Inches, 28 Height/Inches

It also has a 2 1/2" expandable section but I have no clue if the dimensions above include it totally expanded or not. Thoughts?

 

[AgentMama]

I can't remember if I've checked one that size through American or Delta. I know not helpful, but I know I have with one of those.

 

[imktdqt810]

I can't remember if I've checked one that size through American or Delta. I know not helpful, but I know I have with one of those.

I was going to end up getting both (DH said it would be part of my Christmas gift) but by the time I went back in to buy them only the 24" was still available. Someone else on the other board brought up two excellent points- 1- Depending on how the agent measured the 28" it might be considered as oversized bag and thus and oversized fee and 2-The bigger the suitcase the easier to get over 50lbs and be hit also with an over weight bag. SO I took it as a sign that I want meant to get the 24" and not the 28" LOL. But thank you for posting!