Additional checked baggage allowance
Passengers travelling on Air Canada and Jazz flights are allowed to check baggage free of charge as per their complimentary checked baggage allowance. If your baggage exceeds this free allowance (in number, size, and/or weight), additional checked baggage charges will apply.
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Economy Class
Includes Aeroplan Economy, Air Canada Vacations Economy and Air Miles Economy tickets
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Executive Class
Executive First
Includes Aeroplan Business and Air Canada Vacations Business tickets
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Within Canada & the United States |
Overweight
Between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized
Between 160-292cm (63-115in)
$75 CAD
If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the fee is charged only once.
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Oversized
Between 160-292cm (63-115in)
$75 CAD
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Additional baggage
$100 CAD
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Additional baggage
$100 CAD
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Customers checking extra baggage are not required to pay applicable overweight or oversize charges on those bags.
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Beyond Canada & the United States |
Overweight
Between 23-32kg (50-70lb)
Oversized
Between 160-292cm (63-115in)
$100 CAD
If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the fee is charged only once.
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Oversized
Between 160-292cm (63-115in)
$100 CAD
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Additional baggage
$225 CAD
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Additional baggage
$225 CAD
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Customers checking extra baggage are not required to pay applicable overweight or oversize charges on those bags.
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Please arrive at the airport at least 120 min before departure if checking additional bags, or overweight or oversized pieces.
Currency exchange rates may affect the amount to be paid. Applicable taxes are not included in the prices.
Additional checked baggage charges are not refundable if your bags are delayed.
If your baggage exceeds any of the following limits:
- 32kg (70lb) in weight
- 292cm (115in) in size (length + width + height, wheels & handles included).
- 203cm (80in) in length
Please contact your local Air Canada Cargo sales office, as these bags cannot be checked at the airport for transport.
Exception: Air Canada Cargo cannot handle shipments from or via the US as passengers are considered as unknown shippers for cargo purposes. Please contact another shipping company for this service.
Special Exceptions
Embargoes
Passengers travelling on the flights and dates listed below may not check additional pieces of baggage or oversize items. Overweight items – up to a maximum of 32kg (70lb) – will still be accepted, but will be subject to additional checked baggage charges as per your fare type & tier status.
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| Mexico City |
AC991, AC993 |
14 September - 14 January |
| Jamaica |
AC984, AC986, AC1851 |
1 July - 31 December |
Passengers whose itinerary includes Brazil are asked to contact Air Canada Reservations for details on additional checked baggage charges.
