Restricted and Prohibited Policy for American Airlines

American Airlines official site has a plethora of set rules and restrictions that are imposed on all the passengers so that they can easily handle everything in a well-organized way. To prevent danger, American Airlines has restricted many common items. If you travel with these items, they will be confiscated. So, you must have a look at the restricted and prohibited policy of this airline.

1.    Checked and Carry-on baggage
Restrictions on checked baggage are based on your destination. Your bag size does not exceed a total of 115 inches (length, breadth, and height) and 100 pounds. Carry-bags cannot exceed a size of 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches. The combined weight of personal items should not exceed 40 pounds and must fit under a seat.

2.    Restricted Items
American airlines do not allow their passengers to bring alcohol on board. They can bring a limited amount of alcohol in checked baggage. No alcohol above 140 proof is allowed. Any an item that unable to be screened will not be permitted in your carry-on bag.

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3.    Prohibited Items
Bringing prohibited items onboard are considered a federal crime and the passenger may be punishable by up to five years of jail. You cannot bring paints, fuel, thinner, loaded guns, explosives items on the flight. You cannot bring any type of inflammable item in your checked baggage or carry-on luggage.

4.    Powder Like Substances
Powder like substance over 12 oz/350 ml can be placed in checked bags for your international American Airlines. But powder over 12 oz/350 ml in carry-on bags may be prohibited.

5.    Animal Products
Due to some restrictions, you cannot transport certain products of animal origin such as meat, cheese, sausages and lard into the European Union.

6.    Portable Electronic Devices
Portable devices which are not intended for personal use are not allowed for travel. Portable items include watch, calculator, camera, cell phone, laptop, iPad, etc. They only allow up to 2 of each device and 2 spare batteries with some restrictions. Batteries should be safely packed in carry-on bags only.

7.    Cutting Instruments
Cutting instruments such as a knife, razors, cutters are not allowed on carry-on baggage but may be allowed in checked bags.

8.    Smart Bags
You are allowed to travel with smart bags but with some restrictions. You will have to remove batteries in order to carry such bags with you. 

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