Changes to checked baggage policy

September 1, 2011

Consistent with the baggage policies of other major carriers, Air Canada is revising its checked baggage policy for tickets issued on/after September 7, 2011, for travel on/after October 27, 2011 for customers with an Economy Class ticket as follows:

• For travel between Canada and the United States*, a first bag fee of $ 25CAD/USD applies;
• For travel between Canada/USA and Africa, the Middle East and Russia/ Asia* and Australia/ South America* a second bag fee of $70 CAD/USD applies.

Also effective for tickets issued on/after September 7, for travel on/after October 27, Star Alliance Silver as well as customers who are not a part of Air Canada’s Top Tier program holding an Executive Class/First ticket will be able to check two bags at no cost instead of three bags.

The second baggage fees already in place for Economy Class travel to/from the Canada, USA, the Caribbean, Europe and India will remain unchanged.

We invite you to view our complete checked baggage policy, including exceptions and other important details.

*Please view our complete checked baggage policy for exceptions.