Checked Baggage
Use our calculator to determine your checked baggage allowance and charges.
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Air Canada Altitude Status
Super Elite 100K
Elite 75K, Elite 50K, Elite 35K
Prestige 25K
Star Alliance Gold
Star Alliance Silver
Class of service
Economy Class
Premium Economy Class
Premium rouge Class
Business Class
Infant (0-2 years) NOT occupying a seat (on lap)
Infant/child (0-11 years) occupying a seat (with own ticket)
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Weight & Size
Final baggage allowance and service fees ultimately charged may differ from those displayed as they are based on the date of ticketing, and are available on the itinerary-receipt once a booking has been completed.
The baggage allowance displayed by our calculator applies to all Air Canada and Air Canada rouge flights, as well as to Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air Georgian and Exploits Valley Air. When an itinerary includes travel with one of our
or with another airline, . Customers may be reassessed checked baggage fees when itineraries include an enroute stopover in excess of 24 hours.
For travel between Canada or the United States and Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Barbados, an applicable local sales tax of $4.00 CAD may apply to baggage fees. For all other itineraries to/from Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Barbados as well as itineraries to/from South America, an applicable local sales tax of $21.00 CAD may apply to baggage fees. All above tax amounts are based on the maximum applicable tax amounts per itinerary type. Actual amounts may vary and will be charged in the currency used in your departure airport. Tax amounts are subject to change without notice by local government.
Extra bags or overweight / oversized items
If your baggage exceeds the allowance allowed by your fare type (in number, size and/or weight), additional checked baggage charges will apply. Please refer to the table above for additional checked baggage charges that apply to your itinerary.
Please arrive at the airport at least 120 minutes before departure if checking additional bags, or overweight or oversized pieces.
Please read useful information if you're travelling with .
You will need to contact * if you&re travelling with bags that exceed:
32 kg (70 lb) in weight,
292 cm (115 in) in , and/or
203 cm (80 in) in length.
Military personnel
Members of the Canadian and U.S. military benefit from an enhanced baggage allowance whenever they travel on a flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada rouge or Air Canada Express. Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian and U.S. military are entitled to up to three pieces of checked baggage, each weighing up to 32 kg (70 lb) each.
After completing their check-in, eligible customers are invited to see an airport agent to have their baggage fee waived, upon presentation of military identification.
Payment of baggage fees
You can pay any applicable baggage fees when you check in for your flight:
at the airport using one of our
or at an Air Canada check-in counter.
Note: For transactions conducted outside Canada, baggage fees will be charged in the local currency of the country in which the transaction occurs.
Prices displayed do not include any applicable taxes.
Baggage fees are not refundable if your bags are delayed.
Group travel
Are you travelling as part of a
to a single destination? If so, it&s important to know that certain restrictions apply if your group is travelling with special equipment or musical instruments on one of the following aircraft:
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Beechcraft
For more information, contact the Air Canada Group Desk:
Baggage Screening and
Locked Bags
your security, all checked bags must be screened and cleared in order to be
permitted to travel. In some cases, bags may have to be opened and searched. If
you choose to lock your bag, it is recommended that you use a lock which can be
opened by airport security agencies, such as a Travel Sentry Approved or Safe
Skies lock. You may use other means
however, it is with
the understanding that the screening process may result in damage to the lock
or to the bag itself, and may cause baggage delays.
The&&(CATSA) also provides essential information and
practical&&that explain many aspects of the pre-board screening
Special Tips
The following items must always be placed in your
laptop computers*,
car and house keys,
medication,
high value items such as cameras, jewellery and electronic devices.
Please read
if you plan on bringing such items in
or checked baggage.
Please also view a detailed list of items that are
or checked baggage. Valuable information can also be found on the
Do not wrap bungee cords, ties or straps around baggage.
Remove all old airline tags from your luggage.
Attach identification tags to the inside and outside of the bag, noting your destination as well as home address and relevant contact information.
* On smaller aircraft (e.g. Jazz Dash-8 or CRJ) with limited onboard storage space, customers are asked to deposit their carry-on items on a cart as they board the plane. Laptop computers must be removed from any carry-on baggage that is deposited on such carts.
Related Topics:About Air Canada
Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline and the
largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the
Canada-U.S. transborder market and in the international market to and from Canada. Together with its Air Canada
Express regional partners, Air Canada
serves close to 35 million passengers annually and provides direct passenger service to more than 175 destinations on
five continents. Air Canada
is a founding member of Star Alliance&, the world's most comprehensive air
transportation network.
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The Lufthansa Group has joined the Air Canada Corporate Rewards program offering more benefits for our corporate members.
Air Canada Corporate Rewards
Air Canada Corporate Rewards is a comprehensive program designed to help companies save on business travel, earn rewards and enjoy exclusive member services every time they book with Air Canada and Lufthansa Group* carriers.
Thanks to our intuitive online tool, it is easier than ever to book business travel, reserve cars, manage and share itineraries, and keep track of both travel expenses and program rewards.
* The Lufthansa Group includes:
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and SWISS.
Earn rewards
Members can enjoy exclusive offers from day one, which can be shared throughout the company and are on top of the Aeroplan& Miles that
business travellers earn when they fly.
Rewards include:
Discounts on Air Canada and Lufthansa Group* flight bookings
Complimentary eUpgrades credits, Maple Leaf& Lounge access and Preferred seat selection
Discounts on car rentals and Air Canada products and services
& And much more
News and OffersCorporate Profile
What's new
Global network expands
In 2015, Air Canada's network continues to expand with the addition of new international destinations. Air Canada is introducing year-round service between Toronto and Amsterdam, Delhi and Dubai and seasonal routes between Montreal and Mexico City, while Air Canada rouge will inaugurate seasonal flights between Vancouver-Osaka, and between Montreal-Venice. Adding these latest services to those launched in 2014 between Toronto and Tokyo-Haneda, Rio de Janeiro, Panama and Honolulu, further strengthens Air Canada's main international hub in Toronto to better serve passengers in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Everything you dreamed of&
Air Canada is renewing its international fleet with state-of-the-art and fuel efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777-300ER aircraft featuring new passenger amenities. Air Canada plans to operate 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners by the end of 2015, with all 37 scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2019. The Dreamliner currently serves a growing list of routes from Toronto and Vancouver. Dreamliners are featured on Air Canada's routes from Vancouver to Asia (Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul) and select routes from Toronto (Tel Aviv, Copenhagen, London, Paris and Zurich).
Air Canada at a glance
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market
and in the international market to and from Canada.
In 2014, Air Canada
together with its Air Canada Express regional partners carried more than 38
million passengers, offering direct passenger service to more than 190
destinations on five continents.
Air Canada is a founding member of Star
Alliance&, providing the world's most comprehensive air transportation network.
Canada's predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) inaugurated its first flight
on September 1, 1937. The 50-minute flight aboard a Lockheed L-10A carried two
passengers and mail between Vancouver and Seattle. By 1964, TCA had grown to
become Canada' it changed its name to Air Canada. The
airline became fully privatized in 1989. Air Canada shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:AC).
Canada is among the 20 largest airlines in the world and employs 27,000
Its corporate headquarters are located in Montreal.
New international business class and premium
Canada will expand its newest International Business Class product and Premium
Economy seating to all 25 aircraft in its Boeing 777 fleet, beginning in the
fourth quarter of 2015, consistent with seating on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner
fleet. Customers now have the option of booking Air Canada's Premium Economy
cabin featured on the Boeing 787 Dreamliners and select Boeing 777-300ER
aircraft featuring enhanced comfort and service. ()
More concierge service worldwide
Canada's Concierge service for eligible top tier Altitude and International
Business Class customers has expanded to 35 airports with the addition of
Copenhagen, Istanbul, Tel Aviv and Boston.
Air Canada's Concierge agents
are members of Les Clefs d'Or Canada. They are available in person during
regular business hours or by phone 24/7 for same day travel requests and
personalized services such as hotel, restaurant and ticket reservations.
Air Canada rouge
Canada's new leisure airline, Air Canada rouge (), serves popular leisure destinations in Europe,
Mexico, the U.S. and the Caribbean and, starting in 2015 – Japan, South America
and Canada.
In summer 2015, Air Canada rouge will expand to new leisure
destinations in the Air Canada network and will offer increased frequencies to
such popular European destinations as Barcelona, Dublin and Athens.
Air Canada altitude
Canada's top tier program, Altitude, recognizes and rewards the airline's most
frequent flyers with exclusive travel privileges including complimentary
upgrades, complimentary checked baggage, exclusive partner offers, Maple Leaf
Lounge access and Star Alliance recognition with Air Canada's partners
worldwide. ()
members are recognized through their Aeroplan membership and
benefit from Air Canada's partnership with Aeroplan () offering numerous ways to earn and redeem
Aeroplan Miles with over 150 partners.
Efficient & convenient gateways
Canada's four hubs, Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary
(YYC), offer Air Canada customers a streamlined, customer-friendly experience
with dedicated transit facilities providing easy security clearance and smooth
connections. Its main hub at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport
has domestic, transborder and international operations centralized under one
roof offering convenient connections for passengers travelling anywhere in
Air Canada's global network. Recent improvements such as a simplified baggage
process enable Air Canada to better serve customers travelling in-transit
between the U.S., Europe, Asia and South America via Canada.
Mobile & online services
phone users can book flights and manage their travel experience on , or download the Air Canada app for Apple, Android,
or BlackBerry.
upgrades, pay for services, check in, check flight status, select seats, modify
itinerary, and share flight plans.
Air Canada Vacations, Air Canada rouge and Air Canada Cargo services.
World-wide
is available in 24 countries, seven
languages, local currencies, offering customers convenient self-service tools:
booking for flights, flight passes, car re
status verification and check-in 24 ho
Air Canada gift cards or e
My Bookings" provides customers access to manage and rebook their flight
bookings, e-upgrades, car rental and hotel bookings.
Travel Outlook on
provides information on airports and flights
that may be impacted by severe weather or irregular operations. The section
Alerts to advise of
flight del
Self Service
Rebooking Tool for immediate
online rebooking.
at most airports also provide self-service options ranging from check-in and
stand-by for earlier flights to seat selection, e-upgrades and extra bag fee
Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a
Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2014,
Air Canada was ranked for a fifth consecutive year "Best Airline in North
America" in a worldwide survey of more than 18 million airline passengers
conducted by Skytrax.
According to the 2014 Canadian Business Travel
Survey conducted by Ipsos Reid, Air Canada was the preferred airline for more
than 80 per cent of frequent business travellers in Canada.
readers of Global Traveler magazine again voted Air Canada
"Best Airline in North America," the readers of Business Traveler voted
Air Canada &Best North American Airline for International Travel& and
&Best North America Airline Inflight Experience,& and the readers
of Premier Traveler voted Air Canada "Best Flight Attendants
in North America."
Global network
Canada has major hubs in four Canadian cities (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and
Calgary). Its extensive global network provides scheduled passenger service
directly to 64 Canadian destinations, 52 destinations
in the United States and 78 in Europe, the Middle East, Asia,
Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. Air
Canada and its Air Canada Express regional partners operate on average 1,500 scheduled
flights each day. Together with its Star Alliance& partner airlines, , Air Canada offers service to 1,321 airports in
193 countries and provides reciprocal top tier frequent flyer benefits.
Air Canada Express
Canada has capacity purchase agreements with a number of Canadian regional
airlines that supplement its North American network with Air Canada Express
service. The airlines operating Air Canada Express flights on behalf of Air
Canada are: Jazz Aviation LP, Sky Regional Airlines Inc., Air Georgian Ltd. and
Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS).
Specialized services
Canada Vacations is a leading
Canadian tour operator, offering inclusive packages featuring accommodation,
roundtrip airfare on board Air Canada, Air Canada rouge, and its Star Alliance
partners, Aeroplan flight rewards, as well as a wide assortment of cruises,
tours and excursions. A repeat recipient of the Travel Media Agents' Choice
Award for Favourite Tour Operator, Air Canada Vacations offers hundreds of
destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central & South America, Asia,
Europe, and the U.S. ()
Canada Cargo, provides
direct cargo service world wide. Air Canada Cargo's team of industry-leading
experts offers customers a unique set of business solutions tailored to meet
the shipping community's needs efficiently and cost-effectively. ()
Canada's specialty charter service, Air Canada Jetz, provides
premium air travel featuring all-business class seating comfort and personalized
service to professional sports teams, corporate incentive travellers and
executive groups.
In the community
Air Canada Foundation supports charitable organizations with a primary focus on
children and youth in need. With the support of Aeroplan Miles generously
donated by customers, the Foundation also manages a Hospital Transportation
Program to ensure free travel for seriously ill young people who are unable to
get the medical help they need in their local communities. The Foundation partners
with humanitarian organizations in crisis situations. ()
As at March 1, 2015
Air Canada
Air Canada Express
Air Canada rouge
Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing 767
Boeing 777-200LR
Airbus A319
Boeing 787-8
Boeing 787-9
Dash 8-400
Boeing 767-300
Dash 8-300
Airbus A330-300
Dash 8-100
Airbus A321
Beechcraft 1900
Airbus A320
Embraer 175
Airbus A319
Embraer 190
Key financial & traffic data
ended December 31, 2014. Figures in Canadian dollars.
Operating revenue: $13,272 million
Net income: $105 million
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs): 61,616 million
Available seat miles (ASMs): 73,889 million
Passenger load factor (PLF): 83.4 per cent
is produced by: Air Canada Corporate Communications,
Revised March 2015.