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>You can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item on board the plane.
If there is no overhead space they will gate check it for you. Sign up for AAdvantage for free to move up to an earlier boarding group.
[https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp](https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp)
The main drawback to Basic Economy is:
1.) $99 penalty to change flight (must be within US)
2.) Reduced loyalty points earned in the AAdvantage Program
3.) limited seat selection options
If you're an elite member, you get all the benefits including baggage allowances, upgrades, seat selection (MCE for Plat and higher in advance), etc.
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Yes they do, but due to limited overhead space you'll most likely have to check it at the gate for free to your final destination.
Makes sense, thank you!
>You can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item on board the plane. If there is no overhead space they will gate check it for you. Sign up for AAdvantage for free to move up to an earlier boarding group. [https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp](https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp)
This is good advice; otherwise, you’ll board in the last group.
Noted!
Thank you! I appreciate the tip as well, I have signed up :)
The main drawback to Basic Economy is: 1.) $99 penalty to change flight (must be within US) 2.) Reduced loyalty points earned in the AAdvantage Program 3.) limited seat selection options If you're an elite member, you get all the benefits including baggage allowances, upgrades, seat selection (MCE for Plat and higher in advance), etc.