Starting Jan. 3, Air Canada says passengers who opt for basic fare on trips within North America and to sun destinations will have to check any duffel bags, rolling suitcases and large backpacks for a fee

He added that customers need to be aware that what they see as the lowest fare on a price comparison search may not wind up being the cheapest option once the fees are tallied.

“It’s not transparent until you’ve gotten a certain depth into the booking: ‘Oh, here’s the seat selection fee. Oh, here’s the baggage fee. Oh, here’s the carry-on fee.’ And watch out if you don’t check-in online, there’s a massive penalty if you don’t,” Vanderlubbe said.

  • Rentlar
    4·
    16 days ago

    Yeah I can fit a 30L bag under the seat, which has enough room to stuff 3 nights of clothes and essentials and a handful of souvenirs. You can generally make it work for up to a weeklong vacation, unless it’s like a relative’s place where you can leave or use stuff there.