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The following baggage policies are shown as they appear on Air Canada’s website. Your Vacations To Go travel counselor can answer any additional questions you may have.

 
Carry-On Baggage
 
Carry-on baggage allowance (all destinations)*: 1 standard article and 1 personal article.
 
Quantity
Type of Bag
Maximum Weight & Size
1
Standard Article
Maximum size:
23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
(9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in)
Maximum weight:
10 kg (22 lb)
1
Personal Article
Maximum size:
16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
(6 in x 13 in x 17 in)
Maximum weight:
10 kg (22 lb)
* If you are travelling with an infant (under age 2) on your lap, you may carry on 1 additional Standard article for their belongings.
 
The following are examples of items that are allowed, in addition to your carry-on allowance:
·         Coat or other outer garment
·         Small purse measuring no more than 25cm x 30cm x 14cm (10in x 12in x 5.5 in). Larger purses will be included in your carry-on allowance
·         Infant care item (e.g. diaper bag)
·         Stroller - collapsed diameter not to exceed 25.5 cm (10 in) and length not to exceed 92 cm (36 in)
·         Child restraint device if a seat has been purchased for the child/infant
·         Special needs items
 
 
Checked Baggage
 
When you travel on Air Canada or Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz only), your complimentary baggage allowance is determined by your fare, destination, date of travel and frequent flyer status.
 
Travel Within Canada
 
Economy Class
(Includes Air Canada Tango, Tango Plus and Latitude fares, and Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets)
Executive Class
Executive First
(Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets)
Regular baggage allowance
1 bag
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
Check a 2nd bag for only $20 CAD (per direction)
2 bags
Max. weight per bag:
32kg (70lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
Infant (0-2 years)
NOT occupying a seat
(on lap)
1 bag
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158cm (62in)
* Check a 2nd bag for only $20 CAD (per direction)
+ 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
Infants/children
(0 to 12 years)
occupying a seat
(with own ticket)
1 bag
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158cm (62in)
Check a 2nd bag for only $20 CAD (per direction)
2 bags
Max. weight per bag: 32kg (70lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158cm (62in)
 
Between Canada and the U.S.
(Includes Hawaii, excludes Puerto Rico)
 
 
Economy Class
(Includes Air Canada Tango, Tango Plus and Latitude fares, and Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets)
Executive Class
Executive First
(Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets)
Regular baggage allowance
1st bag: $25 CAD (per direction)
2nd bag: $35 CAD (per direction)
 
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
2 bags
Max. weight per bag: 32kg (70lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
Infant (0-2 years)
NOT occupying a seat
(on lap)
1st bag: $25 CAD (per direction)
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158cm (62in)
+ 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
Infants/children
(0 to 12 years)
occupying a seat
(with own ticket)
1st bag: $25 CAD(per direction)
2nd bag: $35 CAD (per direction)
 
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
+ 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
2 bags
Max. weight per bag: 32kg (70lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)

+ 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
 
 
Between Canada and Mexico / Costa Rica / the Caribbean / Bermuda
Includes Puerto Rico, Haiti and Kingston (Jamaica)
Includes travel between the U.S. and Mexico, Costa Rica, the Caribbean and Bermuda
 
Embargoes - On the flights and dates listed in the table below, the following restrictions apply to Mexico City (Mexico) as well as Kingston and Montego Bay (Jamaica):
Overweight items of up to 32 kg (70 lb) will still be accepted but additional checked baggage charges will apply if the items exceed the maximum weight allowed by your fare type and tier status.
 
 
Economy Class
(Includes Air Canada Tango, Tango Plus and Latitude fares, and Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets)
Executive Class
Executive First
(Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets)
Infant (0-2 years)
NOT occupying a seat
(on lap)
1 bag
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158cm (62in)
* Check a 2nd bag for only $20 CAD (per direction)
+ 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
Infants/children
(0 to 12 years)
occupying a seat
(with own ticket)
1 bag
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
Check a 2nd bag for only $20 CAD (per direction)
+ 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
2 bags
Max. weight per bag: 32kg (70lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
+ 1 car seat to be transported as checked baggage
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding.
 
All Other Itineraries
Exceptions
 
All travel to/from
Japan or Brazil
Check 2 bags free at all times.
For Brazil only, maximum weight per piece is 32 kg (70 lb).
Flights AC092 and AC093
between Santiago (Chile) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Check a 2nd bag for only $20 CAD (per direction).
All travel to/from Venezuela
The 2nd bag fee of $70 (per direction) applies to tickets issued on or after October 27, 2011.
All travel to/from Africa
(except Egypt, Malawi, Morocco and Zambia)
For travel on or after December 15, 2011, check 2 bags free
 
 
Economy Class
(Includes Air Canada Tango, Tango Plus and Latitude fares, and Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets)
Executive Class
Executive First
(Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets)
Regular baggage allowance
1 bag free
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
2ndbag – Canada / U.S. to/from Europe / India:
2ndbag – all other itineraries:
Check a 2nd bag for
only $20 CAD (per direction)
2 bags
Max. weight per bag:
32kg (70lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
Infant (0-2 years)
NOT occupying a seat
(on lap)
1 bag free
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158cm (62in)
2ndbag – Canada / U.S. to/from Europe / India:
 
2ndbag – all other itineraries:
Check a 2nd bag for $70 CAD (per direction).
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
Infants/children
(0 to 12 years)
occupying a seat
(with own ticket)
1 bag free
Max. weight per bag:23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
2ndbag – Canada / U.S. to/from Europe / India
Check a 2nd bag for $70 CAD.
2ndbag – all other itineraries
Check a 2nd bag for only $70 CAD (per direction).
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
2 bags
Max. weight per bag:32kg (70lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
+ 1 stroller to be checked at the gate during boarding
 

Note: Additional discounts may apply depending on flyer-specific factors (e.g. frequents flyer status, military, etc.).