At the end of this month, my wife and I fly on VA1 to LAX, then on AA to LAS.
We are PE on VA, but Y on AA.
My question is - Do we get our international baggage allowance on the AA flight, or will we have to pay for the bags (probably 2 bags each, which we are entitled to on VA).
We normally fly QF, and its not an issue, but we had no control over the VA booking being made, so we have to live with it.
Best as I can see, you're probably covered a couple of ways. From the AA website (my bolding):
The following passengers will be allowed a 1st and/or 2nd checked bag at no additional charge provided it falls within the size and weight limitations. These free checked bag allowances apply on flights operated by American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection®. On codeshare flights operated by other carriers, the baggage allowance and charges of the operating carrier apply.
For tickets purchased on or after September 14, 2009, customers traveling to, from, or through an international destination that does not include Europe or India
Customers traveling to, from, or through Mexico if the ticket was purchased before May 3, 2010
Customers traveling between the Caribbean or Central America and the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Europe and India if the ticket was purchased before February 10, 2011
Customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
Customers who purchase Business or First Class tickets
Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel
Active U.S. Military dependents traveling on orders
American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® or AAdvantage Gold® members
oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
Customers flying on the same reservation as an American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold member or oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby member regardless of frequent flier status or fare type (not applicable to group bookings)
First and Business Class MileSAAver® Awards
First, Business and Economy Class AAnytime® Awards
First and Business Class upgrades confirmed prior to check in
So provided your luggage is within the specified dimensions (check on the site for these) then the way I read it you'll be fine. But I've been known to misinterpret these things before.
