| Item(s) |
Details |
Packing guidelines |
| Archery equipment |
Bows and arrows |
Bows and arrows must be suitably packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. |
| Bicycles |
Bicycles are accepted on a space available basis only and should be pre-registered at time of booking.
Each bicycle counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.
Bicycles are subject to a $50 CAD/USD handling charge (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on all Air Canada and Jazz flights. The charge applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights.
If your baggage count (bicycle + number of bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply, in addition to the fixed handling charge.
Please note that a single fixed handling charge is waived for Latitude and Executive fare customers for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the US. Additional checked baggage rules still apply.
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The bicycle must be placed - with handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed - in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping or (when transporting collapsible bicycles) in a bicycle suitcase. If not packaged in a container, Air Canada will provide a plastic bicycle bag and will accept the item with a signed limited release. |
| Broomball/curling equipment |
Each of the following is considered an individual item when packed separately: one broom with one equipment bag. |
Items must be suitably packed in rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the items will only be accepted with a signed limited release. |
| Fishing equipment |
Each of the following is considered an individual item when packed separately: fishing rod and rod case, tackle bag with reels, landing net, boots, and tackle box. |
The fishing rod(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. |
| Golf clubs |
One golf bag containing approximately 14 clubs, 12 golf balls and one pair of golf shoes is considered one item as it is generally less than 23 kg (50 lb). Golf bags may contain more clubs and balls; however, overweight fees will apply if the weight of the bag is over 23 kg (50 lb).
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Items must be suitably packed in rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the items will only be accepted with a signed limited release. |
| Hockey/lacrosse/ringette equipment |
One equipment bag and a maximum of 2 sticks taped together will be considered as one checked piece. |
The stick(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If not packed in such a container, the sticks must be taped together and will only be accepted with a signed limited release. Equipment bags must not contain any clothing. |
| Kiteboards, boogie boards, skim and speed boards |
One board or one bag containing boarding equipment counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.
If your baggage count (board or boarding equipment bag + number of other bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply. Oversize and overweight charges apply if the board or board container is over 23 kg (50 lbs) and/or over 158cm (62in) total linear dimensions (length + width + height).
On Air Canada flights: boards over 292cm (115in) in length are not accepted as checked baggage. On Jazz flights: boards over 203cm (80in) in length are not accepted as checked baggage. Kiteboards are not accepted on flights operated by Air Georgian, Air Creebec, Central Mountain Air, Exploits Valley Air Services LTD. Kiteboards are not accepted during additional checked baggage embargo periods. |
Items must be suitably packed in rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the items will only be accepted with a signed limited release. |
| Racquets (badminton, squash, tennis) |
A racquet carrier counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.
If your baggage count (racquet carrier + number of other bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply.
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Racquets must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item will only be accepted with a signed limited release form. |
| Scuba diving equipment |
Each of the following is considered an individual item when packed separately: empty scuba tank, air supply regulator, pressure gauge, tank harness, face mask, pair of diving fins, snorkel, knife, spear gun, air pistol and safety vest. |
All equipment must be securely packed in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. |
| Skis, skates, and snowboards |
Each of the following is considered an individual item when packed separately: one pair of skis (snow or water), one snowboard, one helmet, one set of poles, one pair of boots, one pair of skates, or a single slalom. |
Skis and poles or snowboard must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. Two pairs of skis packed together are counted as two items. |
| Sport balls (inflatable) and bowling balls |
Bowling balls and inflatable sport balls such as basketballs, soccer balls and volleyballs are accepted as checked or carry-on baggage. |
The pressure in inflatable sport balls should be reduced by 50% to avoid damage to the ball during the flight. Sport balls that are not equipped with a deflation valve will be accepted as checked baggage with a signed limited release. |
| Surfboards |
Surfboards are accepted on a space available basis only and should be pre-registered at time of booking.
Each surfboard counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.
Surfboards are subject to a $50 CAD/USD handling charge (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on all Air Canada and Jazz flights. The charge applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights.
If your baggage count (surfboard + number of bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply, in addition to the fixed handling charge.
Please note that a single fixed handling charge is waived for Latitude and Executive fare customers for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the US. Additional checked baggage rules still apply.
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Surfboard must be in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping.
The overall measurement of the item (length, width, and height) must be less than 277 cm (109 inches) and no longer than 203 cm (80 inches). If not packaged in a container, Air Canada will provide a plastic transport bag and will accept the item with a signed limited release.
Important: Paddleboards, although similar to surfboards, are not accepted as checked baggage due their length. Most paddleboards are in excess of 304 cm (120 inches), which is over the maximum allowable length of 203 cm (80 inches). Paddleboards must be shipped via Air Canada Cargo.
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