American Airlines Baggage Fees
Allegations: Falsely representing that certain passengers don’t have to pay for checked bags
January 2021: This case was transferred to a court in Texas. Later in the month, the case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. (Case No. 21-cv-19, N.D. Tex.)
September 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against American Airlines for allegedly falsely representing that the airline does not charge certain passengers a fee for checked bags when, according to plaintiffs, such passengers are actually required to pay baggage fees. (Cleary et al v. American Airlines, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-8139, C.D. Cal.)
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Allegations: Falsely representing that certain passengers don’t have to pay for checked bags
Allegations: Misleadingly offering certain customers free checked bags when the airline does not program the terms into its software and improperly charges customers for checked bags
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