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Yes! It took a few tries as I had to be around long enough to wait to get an agent. They were very confused and I spent a fair amount of time on hold. The in person folks don't do the internet stuff...so no clear answers, but she could see my issues. They indicated that AA business is to rule the ticket, but that it's not 100% clear. One issue is that they had provided me a confirm for IB. When I logged in with that - I could see no bags, no seat, etc and no ability to do anything about it. She got new confirms for me for all three of us and now when I use those - I can see that we get two checked bags for person - in line with AA business international. And that allowed me to then purchase seats. So having a better path forward with IB I'm more confident of what should happen and be permitted at the airport in Venice. Was trying to avoid any issues at the gate at 4 am. Appreciate your assistance. Travel is certainly not straightforward anymore.

Thank you for looking at it. I’m finding it very confusing as well. The only luggage specified is the very first leg. Following the trail for the others is rather circuitous. There are several of us doing this so I’m trying to sort it out.

I bought it online on AA and do have one 13 digit number for the four flights (one over and three back). The receipt specifies the bags for the flight over, but makes no mention of any bags for any of the return segments. The segments ticketed are: TPA-LGW VCE-MAD MAD-CLT CLT-CLE All are business except VCE-MAD. All are AA numbered flights. British Air is the carrier over and Iberia the first on the return.

Ok I double checked and it is Iberia. They do have a business class on this flight. Even though the other three legs are in business, this piece is in economy. I’m confused as to why that would be. Does it seem right that we should be able to check two bags (so essentially checking our carryon) as there is an international piece?

We are flying this Fall home from a cruise. We have business class booked on American - all one ticket. It goes from Venice to Madrid, Madrid to Charlotte. The Venice to Madrid is listed as economy, because of the plane being used (Iberia I believe). I've been able to find things indicating that we can check two bags (if needed) through - as the main (overseas flight) will dictate. But what about the carryon. The one listed for the Venice to Madrid hop would show on that airline as being smaller and lighter than what is allowed on the overseas flight. Thank you for any help you can provide.