
Personal item, carry-on & checked bag rules
| Domestic Canada | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Type | Eco Flex | Eco Standard | Eco Budget |
Personal | 1×Free 43 × 33 × 16 cm | 1×Free 43 × 33 × 16 cm | 1×Free 43 × 33 × 16 cm |
Carry-on | 1×Free 10 kg 23 × 40 × 51 cm | 1×Free 10 kg 23 × 40 × 51 cm | 1×Free 10 kg 23 × 40 × 51 cm |
Checked | 2×Free 23 kg 158 cm linear | 1×Free 23 kg 158 cm linear | — |
| International | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Type | Eco Flex | Eco Standard | Eco Budget |
Personal | 1×Free 43 × 33 × 16 cm | 1×Free 43 × 33 × 16 cm | 1×Free 43 × 33 × 16 cm |
Carry-on | 1×Free 10 kg 23 × 40 × 51 cm | 1×Free 10 kg 23 × 40 × 51 cm | 1×Free 10 kg 23 × 40 × 51 cm |
Checked | 2×Free 23 kg 158 cm linear | 1×Free 23 kg 158 cm linear | — |
Must fit in overhead bin. Strictly enforced on full flights during peak season.
Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
Starting from $75 CAD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag
Starting from $50 CAD to add 10kg, $80 for 20kg additional allowance
Priority boarding, extra allowance, flexibility for business travelers and families
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Air Transat allows carry-on bags up to 23 × 40 × 51 cm with a maximum weight of 10 kg. Personal items must fit within 43 × 33 × 16 cm. One checked bag (up to 23 kg) is included in standard fares.
Air Transat allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 23 × 40 × 51 cm (approximately 9.1 × 15.7 × 20.1 inches). The maximum weight for a Air Transat carry-on is 10 kg (22 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Air Transat before your trip, as policies can change.
Yes, Air Transat includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 23 × 40 × 51 cm. The weight limit is 10 kg (22 lb).
If your carry-on exceeds Air Transat's size limits of 23 × 40 × 51 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Air Transat may charge a fee: Starting from $75 CAD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
On Air Transat flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. Air Transat requires personal items to be no larger than 43 × 33 × 16 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 23 × 40 × 51 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.
Air Transat allows personal items up to 43 × 33 × 16 cm (approximately 16.9 × 13 × 6.3 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets Air Transat's requirements.
Checked bags on Air Transat are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Note that Eco Budget fares may not include this allowance. Additional bag fees on Air Transat: Starting from $75 CAD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag.
Contact Air Transat for specific checked bag size limits, as exact dimensions may vary by route and fare class. Note that Eco Budget fares may not include this allowance.
The carry-on weight limit on Air Transat is 10 kg (22 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 23 × 40 × 51 cm. Air Transat may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
Yes, Air Transat charges for checked baggage. Checked bags are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Air Transat baggage fees: Starting from $75 CAD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag Note that Eco Budget fares may not include this allowance.
To avoid extra baggage fees on Air Transat: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (23 × 40 × 51 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Air Transat fare (Starting from $50 CAD to add 10kg, $80 for 20kg additional allowance). Planning ahead with Air Transat can save you significant fees at the airport.
| Metric | Air Transat | Industry Average | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Size | 23 × 40 × 51 cm | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Above avg |
| Carry-on Weight | 10 kg | 10 kg | Above avg |
| Personal Item | Included | Usually included | Above avg |
| Checked Bag | Included | Varies by airline | Above avg |
| Checked Bag Weight | 23 kg | 23 kg | Above avg |
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