Allegiant Air vs American Airlines

Side-by-side comparison of Allegiant Air and American Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Allegiant AirAmerican Airlines
Country United StatesUnited States
Founded 19971926
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -oneworld
Main hubs Los Angeles International Airport, Bellingham International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International AirportPhiladelphia International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Aircraft types 211
Cabin bag size -56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) not included1 piece · 22.7 kg (50 lb)
First checked bag fee -from 30 USD
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes -45 min
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone +1 702 851 73 00800-433-7300

Key differences

  • Allegiant Air is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while American Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
  • American Airlines is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

Other comparisons

Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.