Air Canada began charging for checked baggage in 2008.
In 2008, Air Canada announced that they would begin charging for checked baggage on all flights within Canada and the United States. The fees were $25 for the first checked bag and $50 for the second checked bag. This change was part of a broader effort by Air Canada to reduce costs and increase revenue.
The decision to charge for checked baggage was met with mixed reactions. Some passengers were unhappy with the new fees, while others understood the need for Air Canada to reduce costs.
In the years since 2008, Air Canada has continued to charge for checked baggage. The fees have increased slightly over time, but they remain relatively low compared to other airlines.
Here is a timeline of the key events leading up to Air Canada’s decision to charge for checked baggage:
- 2007: Air Canada announces that it is considering charging for checked baggage.
- 2008: Air Canada announces that it will begin charging for checked baggage on all flights within Canada and the United States. The fees are $25 for the first checked bag and $50 for the second checked bag.
- 2010: Air Canada increases the fees for checked baggage to $30 for the first checked bag and $60 for the second checked bag.
- 2014: Air Canada increases the fees for checked baggage to $35 for the first checked bag and $70 for the second checked bag.
- 2018: Air Canada increases the fees for checked baggage to $40 for the first checked bag and $80 for the second checked bag.
Today, Air Canada’s checked baggage fees are as follows:
- First checked bag: $40
- Second checked bag: $80
- Third checked bag: $120
There are a few exceptions to Air Canada’s checked baggage fees. For example, passengers who are flying on a business class ticket or who are members of Air Canada’s Altitude Elite program are allowed to check one bag for free.
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