Air Canada introduces second checked bag charge, USD30-50, for transborder and transatlantic

Air Canada has matched (02-Dec-2009) the checked bag policy of international carriers on US transborder and transatlantic routes. Customers purchasing Economy Class tickets for travel on or after 19-Jan-2010 to/from the United States, Europe and Israel will be able to check one bag for free, in addition to permitted carry-on baggage, and will be charged for a second checked bag as follows:

- For flights to/from the United States (including Hawaii, excluding Puerto Rico): USD30.
- For flights to/from Europe and Israel: USD50. [more]