Are There Any Restrictions On A Box As Baggage On International Flights ?

i want to take my 40 in TV back to Costa Rica

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Answer #1: Posted by latempe28 on October 28th, 2012 3:30 PM

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You will need to verify the total dimensions of the tv as packaaged and if the lenth + width + height is over the following dimension, you will have to pay a fee. There are also size limitations as to items that will not be allowed at all if they exceed certain dimensions. Here are some helpful tools (or you can call American at 800-433-7300): TRAVEL TO/FROM MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA, THE BAHAMAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

See rules for Brazil.

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge
One bag carry-on: No charge

One bag checked: No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

45 in/115 cm (carry-on)

-------------------------------------------------- EXCESS BAG FEES

TRAVEL TO/THROUGH/FROM MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA, THE BAHAMAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Overweight Baggage Charges

Over 50 lbs./23 kgs but less than 70 lbs./32 kgs is subject to a $100 USD overweight baggage charge.

Checked baggage weighing over 70lbs./32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs./45 kgs will be charged at the rate of $200 per piece.

Baggage weighing more than 100 lbs./45 kgs will not be accepted as checked baggage.

Oversize Baggage Charges

Checked baggage which is larger than 62 in/158 cm will be charged at the rate of $200 per piece.

Baggage measuring more than 126 in/320 cm will not be accepted as checked baggage.

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50 lbs./23 kgs (checked)

Charges may apply for additional bags. Exceptions apply

Maximum number of 5 checked bags allowed per passenger.

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