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Air Canada·Star Alliance
Air Canada carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
One personal item plus a carry-on on every fare including Basic.
One standard carry-on plus one personal item on all fares. Maximum dimensions: 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches).
Charged on Basic, Standard and Flex fares within North America. Included on transatlantic and transpacific economy fares above Basic.
Charged in economy; included in Premium Economy and Signature Class.
23 kg (50 lbs) in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Signature Class.
Charges apply from 23 kg to 32 kg. Over 32 kg is refused.
Over 158 cm total attracts an oversize charge.
Free bags for Aeroplan 25K and above, Star Alliance Gold, Aeroplan co-brand cardholders, and premium cabins.
Ski, snowboard and golf equipment travels as a standard checked bag. Air Canada is well set up for winter sports gear.
55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches) including wheels and handles. One standard carry-on plus one personal item on all fares.
Charged on Basic, Standard and Flex fares within North America. Included on transatlantic and transpacific economy fares above Basic. A second bag: Charged in economy; included in Premium Economy and Signature Class.
23 kg (50 lbs) in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Signature Class. Charges apply from 23 kg to 32 kg. Over 32 kg is refused.
Free bags for Aeroplan 25K and above, Star Alliance Gold, Aeroplan co-brand cardholders, and premium cabins.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.