Checked Baggage
Free Baggage Allowance
Maximum size is determined by the sum of the greatest outside length plus the greatest outside width plus the greatest outside height - wheels & handles included.
If your baggage exceeds your complimentary allowance (due to number, size and/or weight), you need to purchase an additional checked baggage allowance.
If your baggage exceeds any of the following limits, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo sales office, as these bags cannot be checked at the airport for transport.
[Travel between Canada/the U.S. and International (except Europe)]
[Travel within Canada]
IMPORTANT: For customers with Economy Class tickets issued on or after December 23, 2009, if making stopovers during the journey, the new policy between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii) and between Canada/the U.S. and Europe will apply.
Notes:
*1: Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets.
*2: Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets.
*3: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
*4: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
Special Exceptions - Between Canada/the U.S. and International (except Europe): Embargoes - Passengers travelling on the flights and dates listed below may not check additional pieces of baggage or oversize items. Overweight items - up to a maximum of 32kg (70lb) - will still be accepted, but will be subject to additional checked baggage charges as per your fare type & tier status.
Flights to Brazil: Passengers travelling to Brazil are entitled to their normal baggage allowance, but with a maximum weight of 32kg (70lb) per piece.
[Travel between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii)]
[Travel between Canada/the U.S. and Europe]
IMPORTANT: The following policy applies to tickets issued on or after December 23, 2009. For tickets issued before December 23, 2009, please contact Air Canada Call Center.
Notes:
*1: Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets.
*2: Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets.
*3: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding & + 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
*4: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding / Economy Class only: + 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
*5: Check a 2nd bag for only: Between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii) - CA$30, Between Canada/the U.S. and Europe - CA$50
Codeshare Flights
Passengers who purchase travel on a codeshare flight (i.e. a flight with an Air Canada flight number, but operated by another airline) are subject to the checked baggage policy of the airline operating their flight. If your itinerary includes a connection to/from a flight not operated by Air Canada, the baggage policy of the carrier operating the first segment of your itinerary applies for all flights until you reach your destination.
Please note that if your baggage cannot be through-checked (i.e. if you must claim your baggage and recheck it with another airline for your onward connection), your baggage allowance is subject to the rules of the airlines with which you check your baggage.
Learn more about codeshare flights, and the policies of Air Canada's codeshare partners.
Important Information
Passengers whose travel involves connecting flights on other carriers should enquire at the airport check-in counter whether they may check their bags to their final destination, or whether they must claim their luggage at the connection point and check it in again when connecting to another flight.
Passengers who have opted out of their checked baggage allowance are not entitled to check any bags for free. Customers who wish to opt back in to check baggage will be charged $50 per passenger, per direction.
Security Enhancements - Duty Free
Passengers travelling with liquids or gels in containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) that are placed in carry-on baggage will have these items confiscated at the security checkpoint, and additional charges may apply to check the items (if possible).
Passengers with connecting flights are advised not to purchase liquids or gels in containers over 100ml/100g (3.4oz) on board the aircraft (or at duty-free), if they do not have:
(Last updated, 15JUN10.)
- Travel between Canada/the U.S. and International (except Europe)
- Travel within Canada
- Travel between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii)
- Travel between Canada/the U.S. and Europe
- Codeshare Flights
- Important Information
- Security Enhancements - Duty Free
- Special Tips
Maximum size is determined by the sum of the greatest outside length plus the greatest outside width plus the greatest outside height - wheels & handles included.
If your baggage exceeds your complimentary allowance (due to number, size and/or weight), you need to purchase an additional checked baggage allowance.
If your baggage exceeds any of the following limits, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo sales office, as these bags cannot be checked at the airport for transport.
- 32kg (70lb) in weight
- 292cm (115in) in size (length + width + height, wheels & handles included)
- 203cm (80in) in length
[Travel between Canada/the U.S. and International (except Europe)]
[Travel within Canada]
IMPORTANT: For customers with Economy Class tickets issued on or after December 23, 2009, if making stopovers during the journey, the new policy between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii) and between Canada/the U.S. and Europe will apply.
| Max. number of bags per person Max. weight/linear dimensions (L+W+H) per bag |
Economy Class (*1) | Executive First / Executive Class (*2) |
| Regular baggage allowance | 2 bags / 23 kg / 158 cm | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
| Air Canada Super Elite & Elite | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
| Star Alliance Gold | 3 bags / 23 kg / 158 cm | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
| (*3) Infants (0-2 years) NOT occupying a seat (on lap) |
2 bags / 23 kg / 158 cm | 2 bags / 23 kg / 158 cm |
| (*4) Infants (0-2 years) occupying a seat (with own ticket) |
2 bags / 23 kg / 158 cm | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
Notes:
*1: Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets.
*2: Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets.
*3: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
*4: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
Special Exceptions - Between Canada/the U.S. and International (except Europe): Embargoes - Passengers travelling on the flights and dates listed below may not check additional pieces of baggage or oversize items. Overweight items - up to a maximum of 32kg (70lb) - will still be accepted, but will be subject to additional checked baggage charges as per your fare type & tier status.
| Destination | Flights | Dates |
| Mexico City | AC991, AC993 | 14 September - 14 January |
| Jamaica | AC982, AC984, AC1850 | 1 July - 31 December |
Flights to Brazil: Passengers travelling to Brazil are entitled to their normal baggage allowance, but with a maximum weight of 32kg (70lb) per piece.
[Travel between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii)]
[Travel between Canada/the U.S. and Europe]
IMPORTANT: The following policy applies to tickets issued on or after December 23, 2009. For tickets issued before December 23, 2009, please contact Air Canada Call Center.
| Max. number of bags per person Max. weight/linear dimensions (L+W+H) per bag |
Economy Class (*1) | Executive First / Executive Class (*2) |
| Regular baggage allowance | 1 bag / 23 kg / 158 cm Check a 2nd bag (*5) |
3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
| Air Canada Super Elite & Elite | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
| Star Alliance Gold | 3 bags / 23 kg / 158 cm | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
| Air Canada Prestige Star Alliance Silver |
2 bags / 23 kg / 158 cm | 3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
| (*3) Infants (0-2 years) NOT occupying a seat (on lap) |
1 bag / 23 kg / 158 cm Check a 2nd bag (*5) |
1 bag / 23 kg / 158 cm Check a 2nd bag (*5) |
| (*4) Infants (0-2 years) occupying a seat (with own ticket) |
1 bag / 23 kg / 158 cm Check a 2nd bag (*5) |
3 bags / 32 kg / 158 cm |
Notes:
*1: Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets.
*2: Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets.
*3: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding & + 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
*4: + 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding / Economy Class only: + 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
*5: Check a 2nd bag for only: Between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii) - CA$30, Between Canada/the U.S. and Europe - CA$50
Codeshare Flights
Passengers who purchase travel on a codeshare flight (i.e. a flight with an Air Canada flight number, but operated by another airline) are subject to the checked baggage policy of the airline operating their flight. If your itinerary includes a connection to/from a flight not operated by Air Canada, the baggage policy of the carrier operating the first segment of your itinerary applies for all flights until you reach your destination.
Please note that if your baggage cannot be through-checked (i.e. if you must claim your baggage and recheck it with another airline for your onward connection), your baggage allowance is subject to the rules of the airlines with which you check your baggage.
Learn more about codeshare flights, and the policies of Air Canada's codeshare partners.
Important Information
Passengers whose travel involves connecting flights on other carriers should enquire at the airport check-in counter whether they may check their bags to their final destination, or whether they must claim their luggage at the connection point and check it in again when connecting to another flight.
Passengers who have opted out of their checked baggage allowance are not entitled to check any bags for free. Customers who wish to opt back in to check baggage will be charged $50 per passenger, per direction.
Security Enhancements - Duty Free
Passengers travelling with liquids or gels in containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) that are placed in carry-on baggage will have these items confiscated at the security checkpoint, and additional charges may apply to check the items (if possible).
Passengers with connecting flights are advised not to purchase liquids or gels in containers over 100ml/100g (3.4oz) on board the aircraft (or at duty-free), if they do not have:
- access to checked luggage between connecting flights.
- room in their checked luggage to pack their duty-free purchases before re-checking their bags for their next flight.
- The following items must always be placed in your carry-on baggage:
- laptop computers*,
- car and house keys,
- medication,
- cash,
- high value items such as cameras, jewellery and electronic devices.
- View a detailed list of dangerous goods that are either strictly regulated or forbidden as carry-on or checked baggage. Valuable information can also be found on the CATSA website (http://www.catsa.gc.ca).
- Do not wrap bungee cords, ties or straps around baggage.
- Remove all old airline tags from your luggage.
- Attach identification tags to the inside and outside of the bag, noting your destination as well as home address and relevant contact information.
(Last updated, 15JUN10.)
