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Air Canada Checked Baggage Allowance
Checked (hold) baggage included with every Air Canada fare brand, plus the rules that decide what happens at the airport — from the official policy, checked 30 October 2026.
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Basic (North America and Sun routes, tickets from January 3, 2025) | 1st checked bag $35 + tax; bags checked at the gate $65 + tax |
| Economy Comfort (worldwide, tickets from January 3, 2025) | Two complimentary checked bags |
| Economy standard allowance (all fares) | Max 158 cm / 62 in total linear dimensions and max 23 kg / 50 lb per bag; free allowance depends on destination and fare - exact allowance and extra-bag fees shown in Air Canada's baggage calculator |
| Business Class | Up to 3 bags, max 158 cm / 62 in and max 32 kg / 70 lb per bag |
Fees shown in CAD on Canadian pages (+ tax where stated). Military personnel (Canadian and U.S., active, retired and reserve) get up to three checked bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each at no charge on Air Canada-operated itineraries.
Weight concept or piece concept?
Air Canada uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
In plain terms
Reading the table from the cheapest fare up: with Economy Basic (North America and Sun routes, tickets from January 3, 2025) you can check 1st checked bag $35 + tax; bags checked at the gate $65 + tax; with Economy Comfort (worldwide, tickets from January 3, 2025) you can check Two complimentary checked bags; with Economy standard allowance (all fares) you can check Max 158 cm / 62 in total linear dimensions and max 23 kg / 50 lb per bag; free allowance depends on destination and fare - exact allowance and extra-bag fees shown in Air Canada's baggage calculator; with Business Class you can check Up to 3 bags, max 158 cm / 62 in and max 32 kg / 70 lb per bag. Anything beyond the line for your own fare is charged under the excess rules, so the fare you booked — not the one you nearly booked — is the one that decides what you pay at the desk.
Frequently asked questions
How many checked bags can I take on Air Canada, and how heavy can they be?
Economy Basic (North America and Sun routes, tickets from January 3, 2025): 1st checked bag $35 + tax; bags checked at the gate $65 + tax; Economy Comfort (worldwide, tickets from January 3, 2025): Two complimentary checked bags; Economy standard allowance (all fares): Max 158 cm / 62 in total linear dimensions and max 23 kg / 50 lb per bag; free allowance depends on destination and fare - exact allowance and extra-bag fees shown in Air Canada's baggage calculator; Business Class: Up to 3 bags, max 158 cm / 62 in and max 32 kg / 70 lb per bag Fees shown in CAD on Canadian pages (+ tax where stated). Military personnel (Canadian and U.S., active, retired and reserve) get up to three checked bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each at no charge on Air Canada-operated itineraries.
Does Air Canada count checked baggage by weight or by pieces?
Air Canada uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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