Baggage fee changes
May 14, 2026
Air Canada has updated its checked baggage policy for customers who purchase an Economy Basic, Standard or Flex fare on or after May 14, 2025, for travel between Canada or the U.S. and:
- Africa
- Asia/the South Pacific
- Europe
- the Middle East
- South America
For those customers, the checked baggage fees1 are as follows.
Economy Basic:
- 1st bag: CA/US$90
- 2nd bag: CA/US$120
Economy Standard and Flex:
- 1st bag: free
- 2nd bag: CA/US$120
April 13, 2026
Air Canada has updated its checked baggage policy for customers travelling on Economy Basic, Standard or Flex fares purchased on or after April 13, 2026, for travel:
- Within Canada
- To or from the U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
- To or from Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America
For those customers, the checked baggage fees1 are as follows.
Economy Basic and Standard
- 1st bag: CA/US$45
- 2nd bag: CA/US$60
Economy Flex
- 1st bag: Free
- 2nd bag: CA/US$60
View our complete checked baggage policy for details.
1. The prices shown exclude taxes which may apply, based on your itinerary.