How do I add a second checked bag on American Airlines?

Ugh, adding a second checked bag on American Airlines? Let me tell you, I’ve been there. It’s never fun, is it? So, I did some digging – or okay, more like frantic Googling because my suitcase was already overflowing with shoes I totally needed – and here’s what I figured out.

Apparently, you can pre-pay for up to three bags! Who knew? I certainly didn’t. I always imagined it was some crazy expensive ordeal. This is a game changer, honestly. I’d definitely do it online, though. The airport? That’s a whole other level of stress. Remember that time I was stuck behind that family with like, a million kids and a miniature pony? Yeah, never again. Online check-in – smooth sailing, hopefully.

The only thing that kind of threw me was this whole “everyone on the same booking has to check in together” rule. Seriously? That sounds like a recipe for disaster with my family. My sister, for example, is always running late. We’ll have to work on coordinating that bit, for sure. Maybe some bribery with extra snacks, or threatening to leave her behind? Just kidding… mostly. But seriously, I’m sure we’ll figure it out. It’ll be a slight hassle, but hey, at least I won’t have to gate-check my entire life’s collection of ridiculously oversized scarves.