Baggage rules vary depending on the fare you purchase, but also on the route you are flying.

For example, on flights within Canada, to the USA and to the Caribbean/Central America you are only entitled to 1 small personal item in basic economy class.

Hand luggage

Different hand baggage rules apply for tickets purchased from 3 January 2025.

Passengers travelling on long-haul flights from Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and South America can take 1 standard carry-on bag and 1 personal item free of charge on all fares.

• 55 x 40 x 23 cm
• 43 x 33 x 16 cm

There is no weight limit for hand luggage.

Passengers on the cheapest fare Economy Basic on flights to Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico may only carry 1 personal item with a maximum size of 43x33x16 cm.

However, if you have a connecting long-haul flight, you can always carry 1 standard cabin bag (55x40x23 cm) + 1 personal item (43x33x16 cm) on all flights.

For details, please visit: aircanada.com/baggage/carry-on.

Checked baggage

In the tariff Economy Basic No checked baggage is ever included.

It is always worth purchasing a more expensive fare rather than adding baggage to the "Basic" fare during the booking process.

All other economy class fares (Standard, Flex, Comfort) include 1 piece up to 23 kg.

On Premium Economy and Business Class fares, 2 pieces of 23 kg each are included.

For detailed information including overweight and excess baggage fees, please visit aircanada.com/baggage.

Infant baggage

Children up to 2 years old can bring a stroller and 1 small carry-on bag with personal items, food and drink that you will need during the flight free of charge.