Air Canada Baggage Allowance & Policy Complate Guide (2023)

Air Canada Baggage Allowance: Air Canada is a Canadian airline with flights to multiple international locations. Their baggage policy details the allowance, fees, and restrictions of both carry-on and checked luggage.

Overview of Air Canada’s baggage policies

Checked Baggage Allowance

• Your checked baggage allowance on Air Canada varies depending on your route, fare (Basic Economy, Flex, Comfort, Latitude), class of service (Economy, Premium Economy, Premium Rouge, Business Class) as well as your Loyalty Program status.
• As a general rule, the 1st checked bag on all Basic Economy fares is $30 and the second bag is $50 (CAD/USD).
• The maximum weight for checked baggage is generally 50 pounds (23 kg) for Economy and 70 pounds (32 kg) for Business Class, with maximum linear dimensions of 62 linear inches (158 cm).
• Baggage that does not respect the maximum sizes will need to be checked, and additional checked baggage fees may apply.

Carry-On Baggage Allowance

• Air Canada allows one standard article and one personal article per passenger.
• The maximum dimensions for the standard article are 55cm x 23cm x 40cm (21.5in x 9in x 15.5in) and the maximum dimensions for the personal article are 33cm x 16cm x 43cm (13in x 6in x 17in).
• The combined weight of both articles must not exceed 10 kg (22 lbs).

Baggage Fees

• Checked baggage fees with Air Canada vary depending on the fare type, destination, and frequent flyer status.
• Baggage fees apply to all checked bags on Air Canada flights.
• The first checked bag on Basic Economy fares is $30 and the second bag is $50 (CAD/USD).
• Additional checked baggage fees may apply for bags that exceed the maximum weight and size limits

Gels and liquids: 

• Gels and liquids in your carry-on bag must not exceed 100ml or 100 grams (3.4 ounces).

Equipment or baggage:

• Sports, musical, and hunting equipment must be registered with Air Canada before your trip.
• Special luggage must be registered at least 24 hours before your flight (permission is not guaranteed). Special items may incur extra baggage fees depending on approval.

Air Canada Carry-on Allowance

1. Carry-on bag size: 21.5 x 9 x 15.5 inches (55 x 23 x 39 cm), 1 standard carry-on bag Free
2. Weight: 40 pounds (18 kg)
3. Personal item size: 10 x 17 x 9 inches (25 x 43 x 22 cm), 1 personal item Free
4. Weight: No weight limit
5. If you’re traveling with an infant sitting on your lap You can take an extra standard item to add to your child’s possessions.
6. The baggage office or boarding gate can check smaller strollers. The stroller should not be longer than 36 inches (92 cm) or wider than 10 inches (25.5 cm). Small strollers checked at the baggage counter are available at the destination’s baggage hall, whereas those checked at boarding are available at the airplane door.

Air Canada Carry-On Baggage for Infants

If you are traveling with an infant less than two years old in your lap You are allowed to carry an additional item of hand luggage to the board to carry the baby’s personal belongings.

Air Canada Carry-On and Musical Instruments

If your musical instrument fits in the overhead bin or beneath the seat in front of you, you may transport it as a carry-on. You can purchase a perch for your large instrument.

If you can purchase a seat for your instrument, you receive a 50 percent discount on all listed prices. Instruments cannot be longer than 162.5 millimeters (64 inches) or heavier than 36 kilograms (80 pounds).

Air Canada Carry-On and Pets in the Cabin

Air Canada allows cats and small dogs to fly in the cabin in an animal-vehicle that fits underneath the front seat and allows them to stand, turn, and lay down.

Premium Economy is pet-free. dogs in the cabin cost $50 one-way in Canada and the US (excluding Hawaii), and $100 for foreign flights that allow dogs.

Air Canada Carry On and Prohibited items

A few items are not permitted in your baggage. This includes:

• Rescue backpacks for Avalanches,

• Compressed gas cylinders

• Firearms,

• Fireworks.

Air Canada baggage Weight & Size

Here is the information about Air Canada’s baggage weight and size allowance

Checked Baggage

• Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms

• Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 158 centimeters (length + width + height)

• Bags that exceed 32 kg (70 lb) in weight, 292 cm (115 in) in linear dimensions, and/or 203 cm (80 in) in length will need to be shipped through Air Canada Cargo

Cabin Class	Maximum Weight	Maximum Linear Dimensions
Economy	50 pounds (23 kg)	62 linear inches (158 cm)
Business Class	70 pounds (32 kg)	62 linear inches (158 cm)

Carry-On Baggage

• One cabin bag with dimensions of no more than 23 x 40 x 55 cm (9 x 15.5 x 21.5 inches) 
• One personal item with maximum dimensions of 16 x 33 x 43 cm (6 x 13 x 17 inches) 
• Passengers are permitted to bring one personal item and one standard carry-on bag for free

Cabin Class	Maximum Weight
All Classes	23 kg (50 lbs)

Also, Read About United Baggage Allowance

Air Canada Checked Baggage Allowance

Air Canada check-in baggage varies depending on your route, fare (Basic Economy, Flex, Comfort, Latitude), class of service (Economy, Premium Economy, Premium Rouge, Business Class) as well as your Loyalty Program status

• As a general rule, the 1st checked bag on all Basic Economy fares is $30 and the second bag is $50 (CAD/USD)

• The maximum weight for checked baggage is generally 50 pounds (23 kg) for Economy and 70 pounds (32 kg) for Business Class, with maximum linear dimensions of 62 linear inches (158 cm)

• Checked baggage that does not respect the maximum sizes will need to be checked, and additional checked baggage fees may apply

• Checked baggage fees with Air Canada vary depending on the fare type, destination, and frequent flyer status

• Flights within the U.S. and from the U.S. and Canada to Europe get a piece of free checked luggage, excluding Economy Basic fares

• Checked baggage can weigh up to 50 pounds (23 kg) for the economy and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) for business class and must not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm)

• For other routes, checked baggage can be purchased starting at $30 for the first piece and up to $100 for the second piece

• Additional checked baggage fees may apply for bags that exceed the maximum weight and size limits
• Premium Economy, Premium Rogue, and business class each have 2 bags included.

Air Canada’s checked baggage fees

Ticket type	Baggage fees	Baggage included
International (Europe/Middle East/ Africa)	1st bag: Included in fare* 2nd bag: $100 CAD/USD *Basic Economy fares will incur fees of approximately $75. Each extra bag: $225 CAD/USD	All fares except: Economy Basic from Canada to Europe.
International (Asia)	1st bag: Free for all fares 2nd bag: $100 CAD/USD (2nd bag free for Latitude fares) Each extra bag: $225 CAD/USD	1st bag included free of charge for all fares on international flights to destinations throughout Asia.
Domestic (within Canada) US Mexico Caribbean	1st bag: Depending on your route, checked bags will cost $30 (CAD/USD) per bag each way (tax incl.) 2nd bag: $50. Additional bags: between $100-225/direction.	Flex & Comfort fares: 1st bag is free. Latitude fare: 2 bags are free.

Air Canada Extra Baggage Fee

Route	By Piece	Overweight(50 to 70 pounds (23 to 32 kg)	Oversized (63 to 115 inches (160 to 292 cm)
U.S. to/from Canada	$100	$100	$100
U.S. to/from Mexico/Costa Rica/Caribbean/Bermuda	$225	$100	$100
Canada to/from other international destinations	$225	$100	$100
Domestic Canada	$105 to $115	$105 to $115	$105 to $115

When the additional bag fee is paid, no overweight or excessive charges apply. If a suitcase is both overweight and oversized, only one fee is assessed. Some fees may exclude taxes.

For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Air Canada’s special items policy.

Exclusions and Waivers

• Elite 35K: 3 checked bags free (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)
• Elite 50K: 3 checked bags free (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)
• Elite 75K: 3 checked bags free (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)
• Prestige 25K: 2 checked bags free (up to 50 pounds/23 kg)
• Super Elite 100Kk: 3 checked bags free (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)

Military

Active and retired Canadian and American military personnel are permitted to transport three pieces of checked luggage weighing up to 32 kilograms (70 pounds) each.

Star Alliance Gold

Star Alliance Gold members can check one luggage for free on Air Canada, Air Canada Express, and Air Canada Rouge flights, independent of the purchased fare.

Air Canada service Prepay for Baggage

Air Canada allows passengers to pay for baggage online, or via mobile apps within 24 hours of departure of the flight.

Here are the methods you can pay in advance:

• Air Canada’s site upon check-in; simply login in to your reservation and then add the extras you want to include.
• Air Canada’s mobile application at the time you check-in. just download the app, then login in to your reservation to add any additional charges

You can pay in advance for baggage for up to 45 mins prior to departure on travel inside Canada as well as up to 60 mins for other flights.

Do you reside near Airport? Are you near the airport? can also add baggage as early as 12 hours prior to departure by with one of Air Canada’s self-serve k

Air Canada Delayed or Damaged Baggage Policy

• If your baggage is delayed or damaged, you must report it to Air Canada’s baggage services office at the airport immediately

• If you haven’t completed an incident report upon arrival, you must contact Air Canada’s Central Baggage Office without delay at 1-888-689-BAGS (2247)

• Claims for delayed or damaged baggage must be submitted no later than 21 days from the date your baggage was placed at your disposal

• If your baggage is not located within 21 days, it will be considered lost, and you can file a claim for compensation

• Travelers can claim up to approximately $2,350 for luggage that is lost or delayed on an international flight

• For delayed baggage on domestic flights, the airlines design their own rules, according to the Canadian Transportation Agency

• You will need to provide documentation such as your baggage claim tag, your boarding pass, and a list of the contents of your bag when filing a claim for lost or damaged baggage

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