The change takes effect on domestic-travel tickets bought after Aug. 13.
Elite members of American's frequent-flier program continue to be exempt from the fees.
United, Delta, Continental and US Airways recently announced $5 increases in checked-bag fees, to $20 for the first and $30 for the second.
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