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Air Canada Baggage Fees 2023
Air Canada Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit
Air Canada Baggage Report Card
| Carry-On Allowance | 8 / 10 |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 6 / 10 |
| Excess Baggage Fees | 6 / 10 |
| Overall Grade | 6.7 / 10 |
With Air Canada you may bring 2 items with you onto the plane as carry-on. Air Canada no longer limits the weight of your carry-on, although you must be able to place it in the overhead bin yourself. Size limitations still apply. The first standard carry-on item is limited in size to 23x40x55cm. The smaller second item is considered your "personal item", and is limited in size to 16x33x43cm.
Be sure to note that Air Canada has become much more vigilant in terms of size restrictions for carry-on items, and are known to measure bags at the gate and charge for oversize/gate-checked carry-on items. This is especially true since they have removed the 1st free checked bag on most routes. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']
* If you are travelling with an infant on your lap, you may carry on 1 additional Standard article for their belongings.
Examples of standard or personal articles (as determined by their size)
Carry-on bag, roller bag, backpack, briefcase,
Laptop computer,
Cat or small dog in its carrier,
Airport shopping and duty-free purchases,
Sport racquet (e.g. tennis, squash, badminton),
Camera bag,
Garment bag (size and weight restrictions apply),
Diplomatic or consular bag,
Musical instrument.
Other items you may bring on board
Here are examples of items you can bring on board in addition to your carry-on allowance:
Coat or other outer garment,
Small purse measuring no more than 25cm x 30cm x 14cm (10in x 12in x 5.5 in).
Larger purses will be included in your carry-on allowance.
Infant care item (e.g. diaper bag),
Stroller - collapsed diameter not to exceed 25.5 cm (10 in) and length not to exceed 92 cm (36 in),
Child restraint device if a seat has been purchased for the child/infant,
Special needs items (see 'Special Items' section below),
Small electronic device such as cell phone or MP3 player.
Snacks or food to eat on board:
All food must be wrapped or in a container.
You may not consume your own alcoholic beverages on board.
Always purchase liquids after you've passed the security checkpoint.
Special items
The following items are allowed at all times, in addition to your carry-on allowance:
Mobility aid (e.g. braces, cane, crutches, walker, communication device*) or other special need item,
Container carrying life sustaining items,
Medication in its original, labelled container,
Battery-powered medical equipment (such as CPAP and sleep apnea devices) and Personal Oxygen Concentrators,
Cremated remains**,
Syringe or needle for personal medical use (e.g. Epipen).
*Device that helps a passenger communicate (e.g. augmentative and alternate communication (AAC) device).
** Cremated remains may be carried on board provided they are stored in an urn, or a cardboard or wooden box (with a tight-fitting lid to ensure no spillage) that can be security screened. The remains must be accompanied by a certificate of cremation or a death certificate.
Important: All of the above regulations are strictly enforced. Passengers who exceed their allowance will be required to check their carry-on baggage, and additional checked baggage charges may apply.
Codeshare flights/flights with other airlines
Passengers who purchase travel on a codeshare flight or a flight with another airline may be subject to the baggage policy and other rules of the airline operating the first flight in their itinerary.
For the specific terms and conditions of any Air Canada codeshare partner or other airline sold on aircanada.com, visit the operating carrier's website directly.
Musical instruments
Air Canada will try to accommodate smaller musical instruments (e.g. violins) as part of your carry-on baggage allowance provided they do not exceed the maximum allowable size and weight permitted for carry-on baggage
Due to passenger loads, aircraft limitations and/or storage space available, we cannot guarantee that a musical instrument can be accommodated on board. Please be prepared to transport your musical instrument as checked baggage.
Wedding dresses
You can store your wedding dress in the overhead bin provided it is within our carry-on baggage size restrictions (23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm - 9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in). The dress should be stored in a garment bag and should be folded in half to reduce wrinkling. Please note that carry-on items can shift during the flight, possibly causing delicate items to be wrinkled, crushed or torn, and that items placed in overhead bins may have other items placed on top of them by other passengers.
Air Canada Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits
When you travel on Air Canada or Air Canada Express (flights operated by Jazz, Air Georgian and Sky Regional), your complimentary baggage allowance is determined by your fare, destination, date of ticket purchase and frequent flyer status.
NOTE: Air Canada displays it's baggage fees excluding taxes, which will be charged on top of the baggage fee shown.
Please note Air Canada's new baggage fees for 2023, as baggage fees have gone up by about 20% on domestic flights in 2023, including for 1st, 2nd, additional, and overweight/oversize bags.
Air Canada no longer publishes a fixed set of baggage fees by destination category. Instead, they have begun to offer a baggage fee calculator to input the origin and destination of your flight, along with any loyalty status you may belong to. We have included guidelines to the fares below, but please check the official Air Canada Baggage Calculator for the exact fees you can expect for your specific flights.
AIR CANADA ECONOMY CLASS CHECKED BAGGAGE FEES
Includes Air Canada Tango, Flex and Latitude fares, and Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets.
Please note, these are only guidelines, and may vary by destination. Please check the Air Canada Baggage Calculator for specific fees pertaining to your flight itinerary.
Air Canada Checked Baggage Fees for Flights WITHIN Canada
1st bag - $36 CAD/USD (per direction) (Flex and Latitude fares - 1st bag free)
2nd bag - $60 CAD/USD (per direction) (Latitude fare - 2nd bag free)
Each additional bag - $120 CAD/USD (per direction)
No overweight or oversize charges apply when the additional bag fee is paid.
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158 cm (62in)
Overweight bag: $120 CAD/USD (per direction) for bags between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized bag: $120 CAD/USD (per direction) for bags between 158-292cm (63-115in)
If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the $120 fee is charged only once.
Prices to not include taxes.
Air Canada Checked Baggage Fees for Flights between Canada and US
1st bag - $31.50 CAD/USD (per direction) (Flex and Latitude fares - 1st bag free)
2nd bag - $52.50 CAD/USD (per direction) (Latitude fare - 2nd bag free)
Each additional bag - $105 CAD/USD (per direction)
No overweight or oversize charges apply when the additional bag fee is paid.
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158 cm (62in)
Overweight bag: $105 CAD/USD (per direction) for bags between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized bag: $105 CAD/USD (per direction) for bags between 158-292cm (63-115in)
If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the $105 fee is charged only once.
Prices to not include taxes.
Air Canada Checked Baggage Fees for Intercontinental Flights
Be sure to note that Air Canada has increased 1st Checked Bag fees on flights from Canada or US to Europe (Trans-Atlantic Flights) for all flights, yet hide this fact in their baggage calculator. These fees shown below apply to the cheapest fare offering, Air Canada's Basic Economy, which are hidden on the Air Canada website.
Trans-Atlantic Checked Bag Fees for Air Canada Basic Economy Flights
1st Bag - 23 kg / 50 lbs - $75 CAD/USD per direction.
2nd Bag - 23kg / 50 lbs - $100 CAD/USD per direction.
For Standard Economy (not Basic Economy) passengers, the 1st bag is included for free in the price of the ticket.
Most Other Intercontinental Flights
1st bag - Free
2nd bag - $100 CAD/USD (per direction)
Each additional bag - $225 CAD/USD (per direction)
No overweight or oversize charges apply when the additional bag fee is paid.
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158 cm (62in)
Overweight bag: $100 CAD/USD (per direction) for bags between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized bag: $100 CAD/USD (per direction) for bags between 158-292cm (63-115in)
If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the $100 fee is charged only once.
No Overweight or Oversized fee is charge for additional bags (upon payment of the $225 Additional Bag fee).
Some exceptions apply to Air Canada Intercontinental Flights. These are general guidelines for most flights, for specific information regarding your route, please use the Air Canada Baggage Calculator found at https://beta.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html
Additional baggage allowance privileges may apply when flying with any of the following frequent flyer statuses: Star Alliance Silver, Star Alliance Gold, Prestige 25k, Elite 35k, Elite 50k, Elite 75k, Super Elite 100k, or if flying in Economy Flex, Premium Economy, Premium Rouge, or Business Class.
Air Canada Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage
If your baggage exceeds your free checked baggage allowance (in number, size, and/or weight), you will need to pay additional checked baggage charges. Please note, these fees are meant as a guideline, and may vary by itinerary. Taxes are not included in the prices listed below.
Air Canada Overweight and Oversize Baggage Limits - all itineraries :
Bags weighing 50 to 70 lb (23 to 32 kg) are accepted as overweight
Bags measuring 63 to 115 in (160 to 292 cm) are accepted as oversized.
FEES - TRAVEL WITHIN CANADA:
Air Canada Overweight and Oversize Baggage Within Canada
A $120 CAD/USD fee applies (per direction) if your bag is overweight and/or oversized.
A single $120 CAD/USD fee (per direction) applies if your bag is both overweight and oversized.
No overweight or oversize fees apply to additional bags for which the $120 Excess Bag fee is paid (3rd bag or more).
Air Canada Excess Baggage Within Canada Fees
1st bag: $35
2nd bag: $60 CAD/USD (per direction)
Additional bags: $120 CAD/USD (per direction, per bag).
No overweight or oversize fees apply to additional bags for which the $120 fee is paid.
FEES -TRAVEL BETWEEN THE U.S.* AND CANADA:
Air Canada Overweight and Oversize Baggage Between USA and CANADA
A $105 CAD/USD fee applies (per direction) if your bag is overweight and/or oversized.
A single $105 CAD/USD fee (per direction) applies if your bag is both overweight and oversized.
No overweight or oversize fees apply to additional bags for which the $105 Excess Bag fee is paid (3rd bag or more).
Air Canada Excess Baggage Between USA and Canada
1st bag: $31.50 CAD/USD (per direction)
2nd bag: $52.50 CAD/USD (per direction)
Additional bags: $105 CAD/USD (per direction, per bag).
No overweight or oversize fees apply to additional bags for which the $105 Additional Bag fee is paid.
FEES - TRAVEL BETWEEN THE U.S.* AND MEXICO/COSTA RICA/CARIBBEAN/BERMUDA:
Air Canada Overweight and Oversize Baggage Between CANADA/USA and MEXICO/COSTA RICA/CARIBBEAN/BERMUDA
A $100 CAD/USD fee applies (per direction) if your bag is overweight and/or oversized.
A single $100 CAD/USD fee (per direction) applies if your bag is both overweight and oversized.
Air Canada Excess Baggage
1st bag: $30 CAD/USD
2nd bag: $50 CAD/USD per direction
Additional bags: $225 CAD/USD (per direction, per bag).
No overweight or oversize fees apply to additional bags for which the $225 additional bag fee is paid.
FEES - TRAVEL BETWEEN THE U.S.* AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS:
Overweight/oversize items
A $100 CAD/USD fee applies (per direction) if your bag is overweight and/or oversized.
A single $100 CAD/USD fee (per direction) applies if your bag is both overweight and oversized.
2nd bag -U.S. to/from Europe, the Middle East, Egypt, Morocco, Malawi and Zambia:
$100 CAD/USD (per direction)
Additional bags: $225 CAD/USD (per direction, per bag).
No overweight or oversize fees apply to additional bags for which the $225 Additional Bag fee is paid.
*U.S. includes Hawaii and excludes Puerto Rico.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Pre-registration
We invite you to pre-register your sports equipment at least 24 hours before your flight by contacting Air Canada Reservations or your travel agent.
Please note, however, that pre-registering sports equipment does not guarantee that Air Canada will be able to accommodate each item on your flight(s). Please reconfirm with the airport check-in agent at time of check-in.
Packing instructions, waivers and charges
Sports equipment bags and cases must not contain clothing or other personal items. They must be used only to carry sports equipment.
View further down on this page for packing instructions, waivers, charges and additional details as they apply to the transport of specific items of sports equipment.
Musical instruments as checked baggage:
If checked in separately, a musical instrument counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.
If your baggage count (musical instrument + number of other bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply.
For oversized instruments measuring more than 115in/292cm (e.g. guitars, tubas, double basses), please contact your Air Canada Cargo local sales office for handling.
Exception: Air Canada Cargo cannot handle shipments from or via the US as passengers are considered as unknown shippers for cargo purposes. Please contact another shipping company for this service.
Travelling with your own wheelchair or other mobility aid
Air Canada will carry the following mobility aids as carry-on (subject to space availability) or checked baggage over and above normal baggage allowance without charge:
Wheelchairs or scooters. Special handling requirements apply to battery-powered mobility aids.
Braces, canes, crutches and walkers
Communication devices
Prostheses
Any portable battery-powered medical device that is related to a passenger's disability or medical condition and is needed in flight or required immediately upon arrival (e.g. dialysis equipment, feeding tube, CPAP or Personal Oxygen Concentrator)
Air Canada will also:
When possible, arrange for the use of your own wheelchair or other mobility aid until boarding, and for its delivery to you at the gate upon arrival;
When required, disassemble your wheelchair or other mobility aid and/or batteries, then unpack the batteries and reassemble your mobility aid upon arrival.
View special handling requirements as they apply to battery-powered mobility aids such as wheelchairs and scooters
Stow your small mobility or other aid in the cabin;
Assist in transferring you between your wheelchair or other mobility aid and the aircraft seat;
Assist you in moving to and from the aircraft washroom (except by carrying) with the use of the on-board wheelchair;
Arrange for alternate transportation for your large mobility aid when travelling on an aircraft with less than 60 seats that cannot accommodate the aid
Baggage identification tags are supplied to all our customers at check-in counters and we ask that you use them to identify your baggage and any equipment, including a wheelchair. A specially-designed tag for wheelchairs alerts our customer service agents whether your chair must be delivered to the aircraft door or the baggage room.
Assistance within the airport
Passenger access lifts are available at certain airports to allow customers in wheelchairs to safely board smaller connector aircraft.
If you are unable to ascend or descend stairs or are unable to walk long distances within the airport, Air Canada will, upon request, provide wheelchair assistance to and from the door of the aircraft throughout your journey.
Assistance within the airport includes stopping at the washroom entrance. No assistance is provided within the washroom; passengers needing assistance past the washroom entrance may need to be accompanied by their own attendant.
Wheelchairs on board the plane
Although washrooms on most aircraft are fully accessible to passengers using the on-board wheelchair, please note that not all Jazz and Tier 3 carrier aircraft have an on-board wheelchair able to access the plane's washrooms. If this is an important consideration for you, please contact Air Canada Reservations and ask for the Medical Assistance Desk to make the necessary arrangements for your flight.
Service animals
If you wish to travel with a service animal:
You will need to ensure that your animal is harnessed and certified as having been trained to assist a person with a disability by a professional service animal institution (as a requirement under the Canadian Air Transportation Regulations), and
If you are travelling on a flight segment scheduled to take 8 hours or more, you must: advise Air Canada Reservations 48 hour in advance of travel, and be at the airport for check-in one hour prior to the normal check-in time for your flight.
Dogs as emotional support or psychiatric service animals
If you wish to travel with a dog* an emotional support or psychiatric service animal, you will need to ensure that your animal is harnessed. You must also provide supporting documentation in the form of an original letter on the letterhead of a licensed mental health professional (e.g. a psychologist, a psychiatrist, the general practitioner who is treating the passenger's mental or emotional disability, or a licensed clinical social worker), dated within one year of your departure date.
The letter must confirm that:
You have a mental or emotional disability recognized by the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders);
You need your dog for emotional or psychiatric support during travel and/or at destination;
The person who prepared the document is a licensed mental health professional; and
You are currently under the care of the licensed mental health professional who prepared the document.
The letter must also provide information on the mental health professional's license (i.e. type of licence, date issued, and issuing authority).
*Air Canada does not accept animals other than dogs as emotional support or psychiatric service animals.
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