Member Benefits: American Airlines

American Airlines is currently the only airline that publishes a discount for photographers on assignment. ASMP members qualify for special rates on excess baggage and expanded limits on weight.

ASMP is listed by name as an organization whose members qualify for special consideration. This is detailed in the Specialty Items section of the Baggage Allowance page on the American Airlines website, which says,

“Audio/Visual Equipment
Camera, film, lighting, and sound equipment (up to a maximum of 115 in/292 cm and 100 lbs/45 kgs) will be charged a rate of $50.00 per piece when tendered by representatives of network or local television broadcasting companies, commercial film-making companies, professional photographers, the federal government, Department of Defense or the American Society of Media Photographers. These rates apply to travel within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.”