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
2 bags
23kg (50lb)
158cm (62in)
Executive Class,
Executive First and Star Alliance Gold
(Executive Class)
3 bags
32kg (70lb)
Total weight of all 3 bags not to exceed 69kg (150lb).
158cm (62in)
Star Alliance Gold (Economy Class)
3 bags
23kg (50lb)
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)
*
No piece may exceed a weight of 32 kg (70lb) or linear dimensions (length + width + height) of 292 cm (115 in) or a length of 203 cm (80 in). For baggage exceeding these limits, please refer to Excess Baggage Fees.
**
Garment bags may exceed these linear dimensions, though the maximum number and weight restrictions still apply.
To/from Brazil: The maximum weight per bag is 32kg (70lb). For Executive Class, Executive First and Star Alliance Gold, total weight of all three bags not to exceed 69kg (150lb). For Air Canada Super Elite, total weight of all four bags not to exceed 92kg (200lb).
To/from Japan: For tickets purchased before June 11th 2007, the maximum weight per bag is 32 kg (70 lbs).
Traveling with special items?
Important information on planning, pre-registering, and packing:
For baggage exceeding these limits, please refer to Excess Baggage.
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.
Customers who have opted out of the checked baggage allowance are not entitled to check any bags for free. Customers wishing to opt back in to check baggage will be charged $50 per direction.
Security Enhancements
Passengers with connecting flights are advised not to purchase liquids or gels in containers over 100ml/100g (3.4oz) on board the aircraft (or at duty-free), if they do not have:
access to checked luggage between connecting flights; or
room in their checked luggage to pack their duty-free purchases before re-checking their bags for their next flight.
Duty free liquids in containers over 100ml/100g (3.4oz) that are placed in carry-on baggage will be confiscated at the security checkpoint, and additional charges may apply to check the items in.
Packing Tips
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, giving destination as well as home addresses.
Keep all medications and high value items such as cameras, jewellery, electronic devices and cash in your carry-on baggage. Do not put them in checked baggage.
Car and house keys should not be packed in checked baggage.
Please note that some seemingly harmless goods can be dangerous on board an aircraft and should not be packed in either checked or carry-on baggage. Camping fuels (e.g. propane), matches, lighters and other dangerous goods as described under Dangerous Goods page are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.
