Newsbreak: American Airlines Offers Refunds for Overcharged Baggage Fees in Settlement – Act Fast!

American Airlines has recently made an announcement that has caught the attention of many of its customers: it will be offering payments to those who were overcharged for baggage fees between 2017 and 2020.

This news comes as a result of a class-action lawsuit that was filed against the airline, which claimed that some customers were charged inconsistent fees during this period. Despite initially denying fault, American Airlines agreed to a settlement of $7.5 million in August. However, according to a report by The US Sun on February 16, 2023, the court did not determine who was in the right after the dispute, leaving some customers wondering how this would impact their ability to claim a refund.

Now, eligible customers have just a few days left to file a claim on the settlement website, as applications close on February 22. Payments range from $25 to $200, depending on how much the customer allegedly overpaid. There are two groups who can get this offer: those with an American Airlines branded credit card who get free bag-checking privileges but were charged on a domestic flight, and those who received a confirmation email that their bags would be checked for free but still had to pay.

If you believe you may be eligible for a refund, you should act fast and file a claim before the deadline. Read on to find out more about the settlement and what it means for American Airlines customers who were overcharged for baggage fees.