{"id":169892,"date":"2024-12-04T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=169892"},"modified":"2024-12-04T20:38:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T20:38:01","slug":"air-canada-to-introduce-carry-on-fees-for-basic-fare-passengers-on-north-american-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2024\/12\/air-canada-to-introduce-carry-on-fees-for-basic-fare-passengers-on-north-american-flights.html","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada to introduce carry-on fees for basic fare passengers on North American flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Air Canada<\/strong> said on Wednesday it will start charging for bigger carry-on bags from passengers opting for its lowest-priced basic fare for North America routes starting Jan. 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers will now have to pay for larger items such as roller-boards or duffel bags, or large backpacks under the new terms. The carrier will charge C$35 for the first bag and C$50 for a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United Airlines has implemented a similar policy, requiring basic economy passengers to pay at least $35 for carry-on bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/en\/2024\/12\/air-canada-announces-transborder-schedule-from-vancouver-for-summer-2025.html\">Air Canada announces transborder schedule from Vancouver for summer 2025<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All travelers can still bring a small personal item that fits under the seat, such as a purse or laptop bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airlines have increased checked baggage fees for North American flights, citing rising maintenance and labor contract costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Canada will also charge basic fare passengers an additional charge if they wish to change their seat from the one assigned at check-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The carrier added it will increase checked baggage allowance for customers traveling worldwide on its comfort economy 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