Baggage

If you are travelling between Canada and the United Kingdom, please refer to the note at the bottom of the page.

You're wondering what you can take with you on the flight and what needs to be stowed in the cargo hold? What should you do in the unlikely event something happens to your luggage? Do you know about Transport Canada's new screening process for checked baggage? Let our baggage information section answer your questions.

Please make sure to consult the Increased Security Directives implemented by North American and European authorities that override any Air Transat regulations.

Free allowance on Air Transat ranges from 20 kg (44 lb.) to 50 kg (110 lb.) total per passenger in Economy Class depending on the destination (see details in the Baggage grid, under the "Checked Baggage" section) and 40 kg (88 lb.) in Club Class for most of the destinations. Should passengers exceed their baggage allowance, they will have to pay excess baggage fees at Air Transat counters in the amount of $10 CA per kilogram each way. The overall measurement of each suitcase (length + width + height) must be less than 62 in (158 cm) and weigh less than 32 kg (70 lb.). Baggage larger than the specified dimensions may not be accepted due to space availability on your flight.

For oversized or overweight items that cannot be checked in, please contact our Cargo department at least 72 hours prior to your departure date.

As the infant travelling on the parent’s lap does not have a baggage allowance, baby equipment such as a playpen, car seat and stroller are accepted free of charge.

In addition to the free baggage allowance, you are allowed to carry some sporting equipment free of charge as shown on the list in the Baggage grid. Please note that only one item listed in the grid will be transported free of charge to a maximum of 20 kg (44 lb.) per passenger, and personal baggage cannot be substituted for the free sporting equipment allowance. Should the sport item combined with the personal baggage exceed the free allowance per person, applicable excess baggage fees will apply.

All sporting equipment is accepted with a signed Limited Release form, releasing Air Transat from any claim in regards to damage. It is important that passengers make sure items are covered by their personal insurance. Consult your travel or insurance agent.

For more complete information, see What you can bring, Lost or delayed baggage, and Damaged baggage.

Air Transat has the right to limit or refuse excess baggage due to operational requirements.