Air Canada is the largest carrier of Canada in terms of fleet size and passenger traffic. When it comes to travel in an airplane, every minor and major item matters a lot. There is a strict policy to travel with airlines and each has its own restriction rules.
It is not allowed to put everything in your baggage that you want to transport. Baggage allowance by Air Canada has some specific rules to which you must adhere to travel with this airline. It is different for domestic as well as international routes. Flying Canada to India means you have to follow the baggage rules for international route.
In baggage allowance there are many terms such as Cabin baggage, Checked Baggage, Special items, Restricted Items, and Delayed/ Damaged Baggage all described below:
A passenger is allowed to bring 1 standard article with a maximum dimension of 23 x 40 x 55 cm plus 1 personal article with a maximum dimension of 16 x 33 x 43 cm.
In Personal Item You Can Carry:
Air Canada allows cats and small dogs in the cabin of the fleet if transported in a carrier. Pets are not permitted in Premium Economy. Charges for carrying a pet on board is $100-118, one way, for international routes.
The checked baggage allowance for any passenger depends on the fare you have purchased and the route you are going to travel. You can directly check the checked-baggage allowance on the website of Air Canada.
The following items are not accepted as checked baggage because of their overall dimensions:
Pets can travel in the hold, provided the combined weight of the pet and its carrier does notexceed 45 kg with maximum dimension 292 cm. Applicable charges may be applied.
Sports, Music and hunting devices are termed as Special Items. There are additional rules and restriction for each item as explained below:
A musical instrument onboard is allowed as part of your carry-on baggage but it should adhere to the policy of baggage size.
If you can’t find your checked baggage upon arrival, you’ll need to notify a representative or an agent at the service counter of the airline.
You need to provide your contact information and a detailed description of your baggage. You will then receive:
If the baggage is not relocated within 5 working days then it is switched to Central Baggage Tracing that takes action to relocate your bag within 21 days. And if they are also unable to relocate your baggage then you can request your reimbursement by completing the Expenses Webform.
In case, if your baggage is found damaged; advise the agent of Air Canada before you leave the airport.
The airline will consider the damage for repair if proof of damage is reported to Air Canada Baggage Claims no later than seven days from receipt of the baggage which includes:
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