Air Canada Fees
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Comprehensive reference of documented fees for Air Canada. Data points are linked to official sources and verified for 2026 travel.
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Documented Fees
12 Verified Rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry on | 0.00 CAD | One standard carry-on and one personal item included; size and weight limits apply; enforcement varies by aircraft and airport; per flight | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 0.00 CAD | First checked bag included on Standard, Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business fares; allowance varies by route and fare family | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 30.00 CAD | First checked bag on Basic fares; fees vary by route and fare brand | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 50.00 CAD | Second checked bag on fares where not included; fees vary by route and fare brand | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Overweight baggage | From 100 to 225 CAD | Overweight checked bag (23–32 kg); fee varies by route; bags over 32 kg are not accepted | Not published | at airport | Source ↗ |
| Oversize baggage | From 100 to 225 CAD | Oversize checked bag (over 158 cm L+W+H); fee varies by route | Not published | at airport | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | 0.00 CAD | Standard seat selection included on Standard and higher fares; timing and availability depend on fare family; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | From 10 to 70 CAD | Advance seat selection fee on Basic fares; price varies by route and seat type; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | From 25 to 199 CAD | Preferred or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timing; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | 0.00 CAD | No change fee on Standard and higher fares; fare difference applies; before departure | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | Not permitted CAD | Changes and refunds not permitted on Basic fares except within 24 hours of booking or qualifying circumstances; after 24h | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Unaccompanied minor | 100.00 CAD | Unaccompanied Minor service fee per direction; age eligibility and routing restrictions apply | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
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