Air Canada - Baggage

1. What is the carry-on allowance?

Passengers travelling on an Air Canada or Jazz operated flights can carry one standard article with a maximum size 23cm x 40cm x 55cm/9in x 15.5in x 21.5in and a maximum weight of 10 kg/22 lbs, as well as one personal article with the same maximum weight, but smaller than 16cm x 33cm x 43cm/6in x 13in x 17in.

In addition to the above, you can carry a purse, outer garments or assistive devices.

2. What is the checked baggage allowance?

Checked baggage allowance per passenger type goes below:

- Economy Passengers: 2 bags
     - Maximum Dimensions per bag 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
     - Maximum Weight per bag: 50 lb/23 kg

- Star Alliance Gold Members and passengers traveling in Executive or Executive First class: 3 bags
     - Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
     - Maximum Weight per bag: 70 lb/32 kg

- Air Canada Super Elite and Elite passengers traveling in any class of service to any destination: 3 bags
     - Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
     - Maximum Weight: 70 lb/32 kg

- Lap children up to 2 years of age: 2 bags
     - Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
     - Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg

- Children below 2 years of age occupying a seat: 2 bags for Economy class, 3 bags for Executive or Executive First class
     - Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
     - Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg (70 lb/50 kg for Executive or Executive First class passengers)

3. What about oversized/overweight and excess luggage fees?

If your baggage exceeds your complimentary allowance (due to number, size and/or weight), you will need an additional checked baggage allowance.

Bagage that exceeds the limits below 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

Call Air Canada Cargo to arrange for shipping such baggage.

4. How does Air Canada handle special items?

Items likes surfboards or bicycles are being charged a fixed handling fee because of their size, fragility, or other features that lead to special handling requirements. This fee is $50 CAD/USD. Call Air Canada or check the company's website for reliable information on this because special items-related policies can change at any time.