Air Canada Baggage Allowance Summary
Last verified: 13 June 2026 · Official policy: https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html
| Baggage type | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| International checked baggage | India ↔ Canada (piece concept, DEL–YYZ): Economy Basic 0 free (1st bag CA/US$90) · Standard & Flex 1 × 23 kg free (2nd $120) · Latitude & Comfort 2 × 23 kg • Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg • Business 2 × 32 kg | Air Canada cut India-route allowances for tickets issued on/after 14 May 2026 (per its own calculator for Delhi–Toronto): Economy Basic includes NO free bag (first costs CA/US$90); Economy Standard and Flex include ONE free 23 kg bag (second $120); only Latitude and Comfort keep 2 × 23 kg. Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg; Business 2 × 32 kg (max 158 cm). Codeshare segments may follow the operating carrier's policy. |
| Cabin bag (hand luggage) | 1 standard article + 1 personal article — officially no weight limit (you must lift it unassisted); India Basic fares keep the full carry-on | Dimensions: Standard article max 55 × 40 × 23 cm; personal article 33 × 43 × 16 cm. Basic's personal-item-only restriction applies only within Canada/US/Mexico/Caribbean — not on India routes. A lap infant adds one extra standard article. |
| Excess baggage rate | Chargeable | Delhi–Toronto: each extra bag CA/US$225; overweight 23–32 kg CA/US$100; oversize 158–292 cm CA/US$100 (charged once each). Over 32 kg / 292 cm goes cargo. Fees apply per direction, estimates tax-inclusive. |
| Infant baggage (under 2 years) | See details | Lap infants (under 2) get their own checked allowance equal to the adult's fare allowance, plus any TWO of: stroller, car/booster seat, playpen — checked free. |
| Sports / special equipment | Chargeable | Sports equipment travels as checked pieces under the standard extra-bag/overweight fees (CA/US$225 extra piece, $100 overweight); confirm oversized items with Air Canada. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air Canada's checked baggage allowance for international flights?
India ↔ Canada (piece concept, DEL–YYZ): Economy Basic 0 free (1st bag CA/US$90) · Standard & Flex 1 × 23 kg free (2nd $120) · Latitude & Comfort 2 × 23 kg • Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg • Business 2 × 32 kg. Air Canada cut India-route allowances for tickets issued on/after 14 May 2026 (per its own calculator for Delhi–Toronto): Economy Basic includes NO free bag (first costs CA/US$90); Economy Standard and Flex include ONE free 23 kg bag (second $120); only Latitude and Comfort keep 2 × 23 kg. Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg; Business 2 × 32 kg (max 158 cm). Codeshare segments may follow the operating carrier's policy. Always confirm at https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html before flying.
What is the cabin bag (hand luggage) limit for Air Canada?
1 standard article + 1 personal article — officially no weight limit (you must lift it unassisted); India Basic fares keep the full carry-on. Dimensions: Standard article max 55 × 40 × 23 cm; personal article 33 × 43 × 16 cm. Basic's personal-item-only restriction applies only within Canada/US/Mexico/Caribbean — not on India routes. A lap infant adds one extra standard article. Always verify your specific allowance on https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html before flying — airlines can change these limits without prior notice.
What are Air Canada's excess baggage charges?
Delhi–Toronto: each extra bag CA/US$225; overweight 23–32 kg CA/US$100; oversize 158–292 cm CA/US$100 (charged once each). Over 32 kg / 292 cm goes cargo. Fees apply per direction, estimates tax-inclusive. Excess baggage rates change frequently — confirm the current rate on https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html. To avoid excess charges, pre-purchase additional baggage online through "Manage Booking" — it is typically 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport counter.
What is Air Canada's baggage allowance for infants?
Lap infants (under 2) get their own checked allowance equal to the adult's fare allowance, plus any TWO of: stroller, car/booster seat, playpen — checked free. Confirm current infant baggage policy at https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html.
What about sports equipment and special items?
Sports equipment travels as checked pieces under the standard extra-bag/overweight fees (CA/US$225 extra piece, $100 overweight); confirm oversized items with Air Canada.
How do I avoid excess baggage fees on Air Canada?
The best way to avoid excess baggage fees on Air Canada is to pre-purchase additional baggage allowance when booking on HappyFares or through the airline's "Manage Booking" portal before your flight — this is typically 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport check-in counter. Also, weigh your bags at home before the airport. If you are travelling with a group, distribute weight across all passengers while staying within each individual limit. Codeshare flights may use the operating carrier's policy, not the marketing carrier's — confirm with both airlines.
How many free bags does Air Canada allow from India to Canada?
It depends on the Economy brand, and it changed on 14 May 2026: Economy Basic includes NO free bag (first costs CA/US$90), Standard and Flex include 1 × 23 kg (second $120), while Latitude and Comfort keep 2 × 23 kg — per Air Canada's own calculator for Delhi–Toronto. Premium Economy gets 2 × 23 kg and Business 2 × 32 kg. Lap infants get their own allowance equal to the adult's fare.
What is the Air Canada cabin (hand) baggage size limit in cm?
Standard article max 55 × 40 × 23 cm; personal article 33 × 43 × 16 cm. Basic's personal-item-only restriction applies only within Canada/US/Mexico/Caribbean — not on India routes. A lap infant adds one extra standard article. The cabin baggage weight limit is 1 standard article + 1 personal article — officially no weight limit (you must lift it unassisted); India Basic fares keep the full carry-on. Size limits are checked at the gate — an oversized bag is moved to the hold and can attract a fee, so measure your trolley bag (wheels and handles included) before you fly. Confirm at https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html.
How do I add extra baggage on Air Canada after booking, and how much does it cost?
You can add prepaid extra baggage any time after booking through Air Canada's "Manage Booking" on https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html, or from HappyFares My Trips — buying it online is about 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport counter. Delhi–Toronto: each extra bag CA/US$225; overweight 23–32 kg CA/US$100; oversize 158–292 cm CA/US$100 (charged once each). Over 32 kg / 292 cm goes cargo. Fees apply per direction, estimates tax-inclusive. Add it before the online cut-off (usually a few hours before departure); after that you pay the higher per-kg rate at check-in.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag on Air Canada?
A single checked bag must not exceed 32 kg on Air Canada — a fixed baggage-handler safety limit that applies on virtually every airline. If your free allowance is higher, split it across two or more pieces, each 32 kg or under. A bag over your free limit but under 32 kg is accepted on payment of excess; a single piece over 32 kg is refused at check-in and must travel as cargo. Confirm piece rules at https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html.
Can I carry a power bank in Air Canada cabin baggage?
Yes — power banks are allowed ONLY in cabin baggage (never checked-in). Per DGCA's 11-November-2025 advisory, you may carry up to 2 power banks per passenger. Each must be ≤100 Wh for unrestricted carriage; 100-160 Wh requires airline approval; >160 Wh is banned. Store them in your seat pocket or under-seat personal item — NOT in overhead bins. In-flight use is banned, including charging from aircraft USB ports. A 20,000 mAh / 3.7V power bank equals 74 Wh, so it's permitted.
How many liquids can I carry in Air Canada hand baggage?
Per BCAS rules, each liquid container must be 100ml or less, all containers combined fit in one transparent 1-litre resealable bag, and one bag per passenger. This applies to water, perfume, shampoo, gel, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Exceptions: baby food/milk in reasonable quantities; prescription medicine with prescription; duty-free liquids in a Sealed Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB) with receipt. Water bottles bought after security are allowed onboard.
Are keys allowed in hand luggage on Air Canada?
Yes — house and car keys are allowed in both cabin (hand) baggage and checked baggage on Air Canada and all Indian flights; they are not a restricted item. The only exception is a keychain multi-tool or keyring with a blade or sharp point longer than 6 cm, which must go in checked baggage, not the cabin.
What items are not allowed in Air Canada hand (cabin) baggage?
Prohibited in cabin baggage on Indian flights (per BCAS): sharp objects with a blade or point over 6 cm (knives, scissors, box cutters), tools such as screwdrivers, hammers and wrenches, sporting bats and cue sticks, firearms and ammunition, flammable liquids and aerosols, and most lighters and matchboxes. Power banks are cabin-only (never checked-in); liquids must follow the 100 ml rule. When in doubt, pack the item in checked baggage — confirm the current list at https://www.aircanada.com/in/en/aco/home/plan/baggage.html.