Air Canada to charge for checked bags to U.S.

Starting in October, Air Canada will charge a checked bag fee for flights between Canada and the U.S.

Coach passengers will pay $25 for the first bag and $35 for subsequent bags. (Business/First/Elite fliers get free checked bags.)

One free checked bag will still be the rule for flights within Canada.

Aren’t you glad we mostly carry-on?

(Frank II)

Comments

[Paula S]

>>>"One free checked bag will still be the rule for fights within Canada."<<<

Verbal altercations or bar room brawls?

[Frank II--Editor]

Thank you.....correction made, eh.

[Paula S]

I wonder why they chose to charge on bags to the States. Are they going to charge international as well or is this a reccy to see what the reaction is?
They did have quite a reputation for losing/mislaying luggage a few years ago, shortly after they took over Canadian and did the dirty on them (I've never forgiven them for that).
We did fly AC last year, we were carry-on and their hand luggage allowance is quite fair for one bagging, hopefully they don't change to less KGs and smaller bags sizes.