Media Wire

9/24/07

Effective today, Monday, September 24, 2007, American Airlines has announced an official policy that will no longer allow carrying firearms as part of checked baggage on international travel. The official language says "Effective with tickets purchased on/after September 24, 2007, American Airlines will no longer accept firearms in checked baggage to/from any European or Asian destination (except for military/government personnel with proper documentation)."