When traveling on Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz, the size and number of bags you may check is limited by the free baggage allowance. If your baggage exceeds this free allowance (too many pieces, too big or too heavy), you will be charged an excess baggage fee.
First and Second Bag: Charge per bag
oversized (more than 158 cm) 1 X the basic excess rate
overweight (more than 23 kg) 1 X the basic excess rate
oversized & overweight 2 X the basic excess rate
For each additional bag (beyond the first two):
Third and Additional bags Charge per bag
1 extra piece, within size and weight 3 X the basic excess rate
1 extra piece, oversized ( more than 158 cm) 4 X the basic excess rate
1 overweight piece (more than 23 kg) 4 X the basic excess rate
1 oversized & overweight piece 5 X the basic excess rate
Basic Excess Rate Table:
Canada $35 CAD / $30 USD
United States and Mexico
(including Hawaii & Alaska) $35 CAD / $30 USD
International $60 CAD / $50 USD
Customers are advised to allow extra time at the airport to facilitate the handling of oversized or overweight baggage. Excess baggage acceptance is subject to space availability. Currency exchange may affect amount of fees to be paid.Applicable taxes are not included in the prices.
This information is correct as of August 15th 2005. Subject to change without prior notice.