Checked Baggage

	Checked Baggage Allowances		Packing Tips
	Sports Equipment-Free baggage option		Sports Equipment Subject to Handling Fees
	Hunting Equipment		Limits of Liability

Checked Baggage Allowances

Customers are allowed to check the following amounts of luggage free of charge:

1. To/From China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan: For tickets purchased prior to April 16 2006, the maximum weight per bag is 32kg (70lb)
2. To/From Brazil and Japan: The maximum weight per bag is 32kg (70lb). Total weight of all three bags not to exceed 69kg (150lb).

Important:

• Customers who have opted out of the checked baggage allowance are not entitled to check any bags for free. Excess baggage fees will apply to checked baggage.
• For baggage exceeding these limits, please refer to our Excess Baggage fees.
• No bags exceeding 32kg (70lb) in weight or 292cm (115in) in linear dimensions will be accepted as checked baggage. Please contact Air Canada Cargo for handling.

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Packing Tips

• Do not wrap bungee cords, ties or straps around baggage.
• 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 in your carry-on baggage: do not put them in checked baggage.
• Car keys and house keys should not be packed 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:

No camping fuels (e.g. propane) no matches, no lighters or other dangerous goods as described under the dangerous goods page.

Garment Bags: Each garment bag is a piece of luggage subject to standard rules, except that the dimensional restrictions do not apply.

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Sports Equipment (free baggage option)

Any one of the following sports items may be substituted for a free checked baggage allowance piece if it fits within the weight and dimensions of 23kg (50lb) and 158 linear cm (62 in). However, when carried over and above this allowance, additional charges will be levied at the Airport. The total weight of any piece may not exceed 32kg (70lb) and the linear dimensions (L+W+H) may not exceed 292 cm (115 in) with the length not exceeding 203 cm (80 in)

Archery equipment

Covers a bow and arrows suitably packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

Fishing equipment

Includes two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of boots and a tackle box. The fishing rod(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

Golf clubs

One 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 a hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

Hockey equipment

One equipment bag containing a maximum of 2 hockey sticks. Excess charges apply for overweight and/or additional equipment. The hockey stick(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the sticks must be taped together and will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

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, spear gun, air pistol and safety vest. All equipment (excluding the tank which can be carried separately) must be securely packed in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

Skis and skates (snow or water)

One set of snow skis (containing one pair of skis, poles and boots). Or one set of water skis ( a pair, or a single slalom). These sets are considered as one piece of checked baggage and no other item(s) can be carried in the package . The skis and poles must be packaged in a rigid and/or hardshell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

Snowboards

A set consists of one snowboard and one pair of boots. This set is considered as one piece of checked baggage and no other item(s) can be carried in the package . The snowboard must be packaged in a rigid and/or hardshell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

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Sports Equipment Subject to Handling Fees

Canoes/Hang Gliders/Kayaks/Luges/Polevaults/Windsurfers

These items are not accepted as checked baggage.

A handling fee applies to the carriage of the following sports equipment. Please note it cannot be substituted for the free baggage allowance.

Latitude and Executive fare customers are entitled to check their bicycle or surfboard (one piece per passenger) at no charge for travel within Canada , and between Canada and the US only.

Bicycles

There is a fixed handling charge for the carriage of bicycles anywhere Air Canada flies: $50 CAD/USD plus applicable taxes for one-way travel.

• 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 a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping
• If not packaged in a container, Air Canada will provide a plastic bicycle bag and will accept the item with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
• Bicycle suitcases containing collapsible bicycles are also accepted.

Surfboards

There is a fixed handling charge for the carriage of surfboards anywhere Air Canada flies: $50 CAD/USD plus applicable taxes for one-way travel. Accepted as checked baggage on a space available basis only.

• Place the surfboard in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping.
• If not packaged in a container, Air Canada will provide a plastic bag and will accept the item with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
• The overall measurement of each piece (length, width, and height) must be less than 115 inches (or 292cm) and no longer than 80 inches (203 cm).

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Hunting Equipment

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.

Latitude and Executive fare customers are entitled to check their firearms; antlers or horns (one piece per passenger) at no charge for travel within Canada , and between Canada and the US only.

Firearms

• There is a fixed handling charge for the carriage of firearms anywhere Air Canada flies: $50 CAD ($50 USD) plus applicable taxes for one-way travel.
• Canada to US and International itineraries booked prior to November 3 rd , 2006 are exempt from the firearm handling fee.
• Hunting rifles and shotguns are accepted as checked baggage only, and must be unloaded.
• The firearm must be inhibited from being fired by using a secure, locking device mechanism on the weapon. ('trigger lock')
• The firearm must be packaged in a specially designed, opaque case that cannot be easily broken into during transport.
• Before Air Canada accepts the firearm you must sign a declaration form attesting that the gun is unloaded as well as a limited release form.
• If carried as excess baggage, excess baggage fees apply as well. Customers travelling with more than one firearm will only be charged once.
• For information about transporting ammunition and firearms, see Dangerous Goods.

Antlers or Horns

• There is a fixed handling charge for the carriage of antlers and/or horns anywhere Air Canada flies: $150 CAD ($125 USD) plus applicable taxes for one-way travel. (Smaller antlers wrapped in a larger set count as one item)
• Antlers or horns are accepted as checked baggage only.
• The antlers or horns must be clean and well-wrapped in absorbent material with all points covered. The item must be suitably packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
• Weight limit on antlers or horns is 32 kg (70 lb).

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.
• Bounty may be substituted for a free checked baggage allowance piece if it fits within the weight and dimensions of 23kg (50lb) and 158 linear cm (62 in). However, when carried over and above this allowance, additional charges will be levied at the Airport.

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Limits of Liability

Liability for loss, delay or damage to baggage for travel wholly between points in Canada is limited to $1500 CAD per passenger unless a higher value is declared in advance and additional charges are paid. For most International travel (including domestic portions of international journeys) up to approximately $9.07 USD per pound ($20.00 USD per kilo) for checked baggage and $400 USD per passenger for unchecked baggage. Contact Air Canada for further information.

Please note that Air Canada assumes no liability for money, jewelry, silverware, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, samples, liquids, food and other perishables, computers, prescription drugs, photographic equipment, video equipment, cellular telephones, artistic items, chinaware/ceramics/pottery, electronic and mechanical items, glass, musical instruments and equipment, paper (includes photographs/negatives/prints, historical documents, maps), sporting goods (tennis rackets, scuba gear, fishing rods, surfboards, sporting trophies such as animal antlers and horns).

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.

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