Free Allowance

Infants not occupying a seat are allowed one smaller 70 lb. piece with an overall measurement of no more than 45 ins. or 115 cm. Air Canada also carries the following baby equipment in the baggage compartment, free of charge: car seat, baby seat, bassinet, fully collapsible umbrella-style stroller.

Packing Tips

• Remove all old airline tags from your luggage.
• Attach identification tags to the inside and outside of the bag, giving destination as well as home addresses.
• Keep all medications and high value items such as cameras, jewelry electronic devices and cash with you, do not put them in checked baggage.

Please note that some seemingly harmless goods can be dangerous on board an aircraft and should not be packed in either checked or carry-on baggage. They are: lighters, matches, flammable or corrosive materials, compressed gases, poisons, radioactive material and infectious substances.

Archery equipment
Covers a bow and arrows suitably packaged.

Fishing equipment
Includes two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of boots and a tackle box.

Golf clubs
A golf bag containing no more than 14 clubs, 12 golf balls and one pair of golf shoes. The bag and clubs must be fully enclosed in an an outer bag or cover.

Hockey equipment
Two hockey sticks taped together may be carried as extra baggage at no extra charge. Anything more will be considered an extra piece and excess charges will apply.

Scuba diving equipment
A set is considered to be one each of the following: empty scuba tank, air supply, regulator, pressure gauge, tank harness, face mask, pair of diving fins, snorkel, knife, speargun, air pistol and safety vest. All must be securely packed in one bag with the exception of the tank which can be carried separately.

Skis (snow or water)
A set of snow skis means one pair of skis, poles and boots. For water skis it's a pair, or a single slalom. No other items can be carried in the covering bag. These sets are considered as one piece of checked baggage.

Snowboards
A set consists of one snowboard and one pair of boots in a snowboard bag. No other items may be carried in the bag. The set is considered as one piece of checked baggage.

Sports Equipment subject to Excess Charges

Air Canada carries the following sports equipment as excess baggage at a reduced fee. Please note it cannot be substituted for the free baggage allowance.

Bicycles
There are fixed charges for the carriage of bicycles on North American routes:

• within Canada - $ 65 CAD - One Way
• to/from United States - $65 CAD/$ 50 USD. - One Way

The bicycle must be prepared as follows, prior to arrival at the airport: fix the handlebars sideways and remove the pedals. Place the bicycle in the plastic bicycle bag provided by Air Canada at the airport. Bicycle suitcases containing collapsible bicycles are also accepted.

Note: Bicycles are carried as part of the free baggage allowance on International flights (including Star Alliance™ carriers).

Canoes/Hang Gliders/Kayaks/Luges/Polevaults
Air Canada does not accept these items as checked baggage - they must travel as Cargo. Please contact the Air Canada Cargo office closest to you.

Surfboards
There is a fixed charge of $65 CAD or $50 USD for the carriage of surfboards on North American flights, and a charge equivalent to 50% of the normal excess rate for the first surfboard on International flights (no more than 109 ins. or 277 cms. long). Additional boards on international services are charged the full rate.

Windsurfers
Can be carried on most Air Canada Services. Carriage is subject to size, baggage compartment space limitations and space available at time of booking. In North America, the charge is $ 98 CAD or $ 75 USD. On international flights, normal excess baggage rates apply provided the windsurfer is not more that 109 ins. or 277 cms. long. Please phone Air Canada Reservations or the Central Baggage Office for full details.

Note: No item weighing more than 100 lb. or 45 kg. can be accepted as checked baggage.

Limits of Liability
Liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage for travel wholly between points in Canada is up to $1500 CAD per passenger and $400 CAD per passenger for unchecked baggage. For most International travel (including domestic portions of international journeys) up to approximately $9.07 per pound ($20.00 per kilo) for checked baggage and $400 CAD per passenger for unchecked baggage. Contact Air Canada for further information.

Please note that Air Canada assumes no liability for perishables, valuables, jewelry, liquids, business documents, samples, money, securities, negotiable papers, computers, electronic equipment and accessories, antiques, paintings, artifacts, cameras, silverware, manuscripts, irreplaceable books, prescription medication, photographic equipment and fragile articles.

Despite care in the handling of your baggage, we trust you will understand that we are not responsible for the following: nicks, scratches, missing pullstraps, zipper damage, scuff marks, damage to wheels, soiling, manufacturing defects, damage resulting from over-packing or spillage of packed items.

Carry-on Baggage (New Security Measures)

1. SHARP OBJECTS
   
   Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "checked baggage".
   
   Syringes or needles for personal medical use are allowed onboard providing the needle guard is intact, and must be accompanied by the prescription medication with a printed label identifying the medication name and the issuing medical office or pharmacy.
   
   

   Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, tennis/squash rackets, baseball bats, skates etc... are not allowed as carry-on.
    

2. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
   
   These items can be placed in your carry-on baggage, however to bring these items on-board make sure to turn the power on for the security check.
   
   
   "* Please note: Air Canada assumes no Liability for these items when packed in checked baggage."
    
3. CARRY-ON BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS
   
   Items, which falls within the 2-piece carry-on allowance, include: Carry-on bags or suitcases (wheels and handles included in the size), briefcases, Laptop computers, diaper bags, camera cases, cartons or other similar items.
   
   ** Include all airport and duty free purchases in the carry-on allowance.
   
   
   (standard article 23cm x 40cm x55cm - Personal article 16cm x 33cm x 43cm)
   
   Items permitted but not considered part of the allowance include camera, coats, purses (25cmx30cmx20cm or less), urns containing human remains, strollers, child restraint systems, canes, crutches, walkers, containers carrying life sustaining items and other similar items.

   Stowage on board

   Heavy items under the seat and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
    

4. Photo ID required for ALL flights for ALL passengers 16 years of age or older.

Camping stoves, lawn mowers and other
gasoline powered equipment

Fuel containers, once used, are not allowed to travel as checked baggage. As a result the following is Air Canada’s policy for the carriage of gas-powered equipment.

Camping stoves
Air Canada accepts new camping stoves as checked baggage if they are unopened and in the original packaging. However for used stoves, only those with a detachable fuel tank with the fuel tank removed are allowed. If your stove does not have a detachable fuel tank, contact the Air Canada Cargo office in your area.

Lawn mowers, chain saws, etc.
For items where the fuel tank is a permanent part of the equipment, e.g. lawn mowers, chain saws, etc. only new products in the original unopened packaging can travel as baggage. For used equipment in this category contact the Air Canada Cargo office in your area.

Dry ice

Dry ice is often used in the packaging of perishable items to keep them cool. Things such as fish or seafood are often packed in dry ice. Items packed in dry ice can travel as as either carry-on or checked baggage (AirBC only as carry-on), provided:

• the dry ice does not exceed 2 kilos or 4.4 lbs.
• the box, carton or container is leakproof and free of dents or holes.

If you’re travelling with dry ice you’ll need to arrive at the airport at least one hour before the departure time shown on your ticket. Should you decide to check the bag there’s a declaration form to be filled out describing the contents of the package and the amount of dry ice in it.

Firearms/Ammunition

If you’re thinking of travelling with a firearm, here are the rules:

Firearms

• Rifles, shotguns and handguns are accepted as checked baggage only, and must be unloaded
• The ammunition must be packed separately (maximum 5 kilos or 11 lbs.)
• The firearm must be packaged in a specially designed case. If you don’t have one, Air Canada will provide a ‘free rod and gun box’ which you are obliged to use
• Before Air Canada accepts the firearm you must sign a declaration form attesting that the gun is unloaded.

Ammunition

• Shells or cartridges are the only acceptable types of ammunition
• Gunpowder and gunpowder pellets are not accepted
• Ammunition must be packed securely in a strong container of wood, metal or fibreboard, plainly marked ‘ammunition’, or in the original inner carton
• To avoid shock movement, the carton must be placed inside a suitcase and cushioned with clothing.

Hunting Equipment/Bounty/Antlers

Please arrive at the airport 90 minutes before your flight to ensure proper handling of these items. We regret that we cannot be responsible for loss, damage or delay during transport.

Antlers or Horns
Antlers or horns are accepted as checked baggage only.
The cost to transport antlers and/or horns on domestic, transborder and international flights is CA$150/US$100 plus applicable taxes for one-way travel. Smaller antlers wrapped in a larger set count as one item.

The antlers or horns must be clean and well-wrapped in absorbent material with all points covered.

For size restrictions on antlers or horns, please contact Air Canada Cargo.

Bounty
Meat or game must be transported in a leak-proof container or wrapped in absorbent material and then placed in plastic bags inside waxed cartons. Plastic bags alone are not sufficient for transport.

Hunting Equipment
For information about transporting ammunition and firearms, see Dangerous Goods.