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Air Canada

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Star Alliance
195+ Destinations
204+ Aircraft

Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada. A founding member of Star Alliance, Air Canada connects travelers to over 195 destinations across 6 continents, with major hubs in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary.

Airline Info
Founded1937
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Fleet Size204+ aircraft
Destinations195+
Alliance
Star Alliance
Hub Airports
  • Toronto
    YYZ
  • Montreal
    YUL
  • Vancouver
    YVR
  • Calgary
    YYC
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Baggage Policy
Updated 2026-01-04

Carry-On

55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in)

Personal Item

33 × 43 × 16 cm (13 × 17 × 6 in)

Checked Baggage

Size: 158 cm (62 in) linear total (L+W+H)

Weight: 23 kg (50 lbs) Economy, 32 kg (70 lbs) Business

TypeDomesticInternational
carry onIncluded (Standard fares) / $65 CAD + tax gate check (Basic)Included
first checked$35 CAD/USD + tax$75-90 CAD (Basic) / Often included (Standard+)
second checked$100-120 CAD + taxVaries by route
overweight$100-120 CAD (23-32 kg)$100-120 CAD
oversized$100 CAD (63-115 in / 160-292 cm)$100 CAD

Economy Basic on North American routes allows only personal item. Carry-on requires purchase or gate check at $65 CAD + tax.

Premium Economy and Business Class include 2 free bags at 32kg each. Bicycles $50-60 CAD per direction.

Fare Classes & Policies

Economy Basic

Changes: Not allowed
Refundable: No

Non-refundable after 24 hours. Personal item only on North American routes (as of Jan 3, 2025).

Economy Standard

Carry-on
Changes: $100-120 CAD per direction
Refundable: No

Travel credit issued, valid 1 year from original ticket date.

Economy Flex

Carry-on
Changes: Reduced or waived
Refundable: No

Travel credit with more flexibility.

Economy Comfort

Carry-on
2 bags
Changes: Allowed
Refundable: No

Includes 2 free checked bags, extra legroom, priority services.

Premium Economy

Carry-on
2 bags
Changes: Allowed
Refundable: Yes

2 free checked bags at 32kg, refundable with conditions.

Business Class

Carry-on
2 bags
Changes: Allowed
Refundable: Yes

Full flexibility, 2 free bags at 32kg each, lounge access.

Free Change Window

24 hours from booking

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on Air Canada's official policies (Updated: 2026-01-04)

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