Air Canada to drop carry-on bags for some basic fare flights next year – National [Video]

Air Canada is making some changes for travellers in the new year, with the biggest change being no more carry-on baggage allowed for those travelling on a basic ticket to certain locations.

Any traveller who books an economy basic fare with Air Canada on or after Jan. 3, 2025, will no longer be able to bring anything but a personal item if travelling within Canada, to and from the U.S. — including Hawaii and Puerto Rico —` and to and from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

The change only applies to those travelling within these regions.

Transport Minister Anita Anand said in a statement to Global News she was “extremely concerned” about the change, which would lead to Canadians with a basic fare having to pay extra to check that carry-on bag if they want to bring one.

“Canadians work hard and save up to travel. They rightly expect excellent service, not …