Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets
Additional checked baggage allowance
When you travel on an Air Canada or Jazz operated flight, your complimentary checked baggage allowance is determined by your fare, destination, date of travel and frequent flyer status. If your baggage exceeds this free allowance (in number, size, and/or weight), additional checked baggage charges will apply.
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Additional checked baggage allowance:
Select from the options below to view additional checked baggage charges as they apply to your itinerary. Remember that charges apply only to bags that exceed your free checked baggage allowance (in number, size, and/or weight).
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Economy Class
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Executive Class
Executive First Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets
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Travel within Canada |
Overweight
Between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized
$75 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the fee is charged only once.
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Oversized
$75 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) |
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Each additional bag
$100 CAD |
Each additional bag
$100 CAD |
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Customers checking extra bags are not required to pay applicable overweight or oversize charges on those bags.
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Between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii)
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Economy Class
Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets
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Executive Class
Executive First Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets
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Between Canada and the U.S. (includes Hawaii) |
Overweight
Between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized
$75 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the fee is charged only once.
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Oversized
$75 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) |
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2nd bag
$30 CAD Each additional bag $100 CAD |
Each additional bag
$100 CAD |
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Customers checking extra bags are not required to pay applicable overweight or oversize charges on those bags.
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Economy Class
Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets
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Executive Class
Executive First Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets
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Between Canada/the U.S. and Europe |
Overweight
Between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized
$100 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the fee is charged only once.
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Oversized
$100 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) |
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2nd bag
$50 CAD Each additional bag $225 CAD |
Each additional bag
$225 CAD |
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Customers checking extra bags are not required to pay applicable overweight or oversize charges on those bags.
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Economy Class
Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets
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Executive Class
Executive First Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets
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All other itineraries (except Europe) |
Overweight
Between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized
$100 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the fee is charged only once.
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Oversized
$100 CAD
Between 160-292cm (63-115in) |
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Each additional bag
$225 CAD |
Each additional bag
$225 CAD |
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Customers checking extra bags are not required to pay applicable overweight or oversize charges on those bags.
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Check-in:
Please arrive at the airport at least 120 min before departure if checking additional bags, or overweight or oversized pieces.
Pricing:
For transactions conducted outside Canada, additional checked baggage fees may be charged in the local currency of the country in which the transaction occurs.
Prices displayed do not include any applicable taxes.
Additional checked baggage charges are not refundable if your bags are delayed.
Air Canada Cargo:
- 32kg (70lb) in weight
- 292cm (115in) in size (length + width + height, wheels & handles included).
- 203cm (80in) in length
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.
Special Exceptions
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 and tier status.
| DESTINATION | FLIGHTS | DATES |
| Mexico City | AC991, AC993 | 14 September - 14 January |
| Jamaica | AC984, AC986, AC1851 | 1 July - 31 December |
Passengers whose itinerary includes Brazil are asked to contact Air Canada Reservations for details on additional checked baggage charges.
