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Air Canada Checked Baggage Allowances

Customers are allowed to check the following amounts of luggage free of charge:


Maximum number of bags
(per person)
Maximum weight
per bag
Maximum linear dimensions per bag
(length + width + height)
Economy Service(1) 2 bags 23kg (50lb) 158cm (62in)
Executive Class
Executive First
3 bags 32kg (70lb)

Total weight of all 3 bags not to exceed 69kg (150lb).

158cm (62in)
Air Canada Elite and Super Elite
(in any class of service)
4 bags 32kg (70lb)

Total weight of all 4 bags not to exceed 92kg (200lb).

158cm (62in)
Star Alliance Gold
(Economy Service)(2)
3 bags 23kg (50lb) 158cm (62in)

  1. To/From China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan: For tickets purchased prior to April 16 2006, the maximum weight per bag is 32kg (70lb)

  2. To/From Brazil and Japan: The maximum weight per bag is 32kg (70lb). Total weight of all three bags not to exceed 69kg (150lb).

Important:

  • Customers who have opted out of the checked baggage allowance are not entitled to check any bags for free. Excess baggage fees will apply to checked baggage.
  • For baggage exceeding these limits, please refer to our Excess Baggage fees.
  • No bags exceeding 32kg (70lb) in weight or 292cm (115in) in linear dimensions will be accepted as checked baggage. Please contact Air Canada Cargo for handling.

Excess Baggage Fees

When traveling on Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz, the size and the number of bags you check is limited by the free checked baggage allowance. If your baggage exceeds this free allowance (too many pieces, too big or too heavy), you will be charged an excess baggage fee.

Excess baggage is accepted subject to space availability. Currency exchange may affect amount to be paid. Applicable taxes are not included in the prices.

Note: Please arrive at the airport at least 60 min before departure if checking overweight or oversized baggage. More than one excess fee may be applied. For example, if the item is overweight and oversize, it will be charged twice.

For oversized (more than 115in/292cm) or overweight bags (more than 70lb/32kg), please contact your Air Canada Cargo Local Sales Office for handling.

Economy Class

Type of excess Restriction Excess Fee
More than one excess fee may be applied.
Overweight Between 23kg and 32kg (50lb - 70lb) $35 CAD ($25 USD) per bag
Oversized* Between 160cm and 292cm (63in - 115in) $35 CAD ($25 USD) per bag
Extra baggage
More than 2 bags
North America(Canada/US/Mexico)

International (All Other Destinations)**

$105 CAD ($75 USD) per bag

$175 CAD ($125 USD) per bag


* Sizes indicate linear dimensions per bag (length + width + depth).

** Excludes Brazil and Japan - (Please contact Air Canada Reservations for details on excess fees to these destinations)

Executive Class/Executive First

Type of excess Restriction Excess Fee
More than one excess fee may be applied.
Overweight Total weight of 3 allowed pieces exceeds 68kg (150lb) $35 CAD ($25 USD) for the 3 bags
Extra baggage is between 23kg and 32kg (50lb - 70lb) $35 CAD ($25 USD) per bag
Oversized* Between 160cm and 292cm (63in - 115in) $35 CAD ($25 USD) per bag
Extra baggage
More than 3 bags
North America(Canada/US/Mexico)

International (All Other Destinations)**

$105 CAD ($75 USD) per bag

$175 CAD ($125 USD) per bag


* Sizes indicate linear dimensions per bag (length + width + depth).

** Excludes Brazil and Japan - (Please contact Air Canada Reservations for details on excess fees to these destinations)

This information is correct as of August 21, 2006. Subject to change without prior notice.


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