You can generally waive your Air Canada baggage fees through your ticket class or by holding eligible loyalty status. These methods allow you to check bags without additional charges, depending on your specific travel details and membership level.
Waiving Baggage Fees Through Fare Class
Many Air Canada ticket classes include free checked bag allowances as part of your fare. The specific number of bags and weight limits can vary, but choosing a higher fare option often grants you complimentary baggage.
- Economy Fares: Certain levels of Economy fares, such as Flex, Comfort, and Latitude fares, typically come with free checked bag allowances. While standard Economy Basic or Standard fares might charge for checked bags, upgrading to these options often includes baggage.
- Premium Economy: Tickets in Premium Economy generally include a generous free checked baggage allowance.
- Business Class: Passengers flying in Business Class usually receive the most comprehensive baggage allowance, often including multiple free checked bags.
- Air Canada Express and Rouge: Flights operated by Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge, regardless of the fare type, also follow Air Canada's baggage policies, meaning their fare classes may also offer free checked bags.
When booking your flight, review the fare details to understand the included baggage allowance for each option.
Waiving Baggage Fees Through Loyalty Status
Your loyalty membership or status with Air Canada or its partners can also provide baggage fee waivers.
- Air Canada Altitude Membership: If you hold Air Canada Altitude membership or status (e.g., Elite, Super Elite), you typically receive waived baggage fees and increased allowances, varying by your specific status tier.
- Star Alliance Status: As a member with status in the Star Alliance frequent flyer program (e.g., Star Alliance Gold), you are often entitled to an additional free checked bag on flights operated by Star Alliance member airlines, including Air Canada.
These loyalty benefits are usually automatically applied to your booking when your membership number is linked to your reservation.
How to Confirm Your Baggage Allowance
To confirm your exact baggage allowance and avoid unexpected fees, it's always best to:
- Check Your Ticket: Your e-ticket or booking confirmation typically details your included baggage allowance.
- Visit the Air Canada Website: Use the baggage calculator on Air Canada's official website or refer to their baggage policy pages.
- Contact Air Canada: If you have specific questions, contact Air Canada customer service directly.
