Air Transat ending free carry-on baggage for some of its cheapest fares [Video]

Air Transat will no longer offer free carry-on baggage on its cheapest fares for some flights starting Tuesday. 

The Montreal-based airline is matching other Canadian companies, including Air Canada and WestJet, which have also dropped free carry-on baggage for its cheapest fares.

As of Feb. 11, travellers using Eco Budget, the lowest fare option, can only bring a personal item, such as a purse or small backpack, to their seat. All other baggage is subject to fees and will have to be checked, the company said in an email sent to Radio-Canada.

Air Transat said the fees will vary depending on the destination and number of checked bags. The first bag subjected to the fees will cost between $35 and $50, plus taxes, if applicable — and a second bag will cost between $55 and $83 before any taxes.

Air Transat is also ending one free checked item for its Eco Standard fare class, its second lowest option, for the same …