Question about checked baggage charge

[John_RN]

Hello all,
I am about to embark on my first trip to Orlando since 1994. I usually fly Southwest and was going to for this trip also until the doctor I work for surprised me by booking me a flight on American Airlines first class using his flyer miles.
I looked on the website and it said there were exceptions to the baggage charge and one of them was full fare payers and first class. Do I count as a "real first class" passenger even though they aren't technically my miles? Would I still be charged for a checked bag? I tried calling to get info but I could never get a human on the line. Thanks in advance for any info!

 

[skiingfast]

Yes, when you check in at the airport go to the first class counter. There won't be any question about it even tough you used miles for your ticket.

 

[Tara]

Hello all,
I am about to embark on my first trip to Orlando since 1994. I usually fly Southwest and was going to for this trip also until the doctor I work for surprised me by booking me a flight on American Airlines first class using his flyer miles.
I looked on the website and it said there were exceptions to the baggage charge and one of them was full fare payers and first class. Do I count as a "real first class" passenger even though they aren't technically my miles? Would I still be charged for a checked bag? I tried calling to get info but I could never get a human on the line. Thanks in advance for any info!

You will not have to pay baggage fees as you are a first class passenger. Even though your ticket is booked with miles, you still get free baggage. (and it doesn't matter whose miles were used for the ticket)

Have fun!

 

[John_RN]

Great thanks guys!!

 

[a1tinkfans]

Lucky you, have a great flight (even if its not SW )
Enjoy your trip too.........