Air Canada Baggage Policy 2026: Carry-On, Checked & Extra Luggage Rules Explained

No, Economy Basic fares on North American routes include no free checked bags; you'll pay $35-$42 CAD/USD for the first bag. However, Economy Basic fares on international flights include one free checked bag.​

Your carry-on must be 55 cm x 23 cm x 40 cm and your personal item 33 cm x 16 cm x 43 cm; you can bring both—unless you have an Economy Basic fare on North American routes, where only the personal item is free as of January 2025.​

Bags weighing 23–32 kg or measuring 160–292 cm in linear dimensions incur a $100–$120 CAD/USD excess fee; bags exceeding these limits cannot be checked and must ship via Air Canada Cargo.​

Yes, Aeroplan 25K and higher tier members receive 1–3 additional free checked bags, and Aeroplan Premium Credit Card holders get one free first checked bag, even on Basic fares.​

Yes, lap infants traveling internationally receive one free checked bag, and you can bring two items free from this list: stroller, car seat, or playpen.​