Information for travellers
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 Measures 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 (or equivalent) on flights to and from South destinations, or $15 CA (or equivalent) per kilogram each way for all European destinations. The overall measurement of each suitcase (length width height) must be less than 62 in (158 cm) and weigh a maximum of 32 kg (70 lb.). Baggage exceeding these dimensions should be transported as cargo and may be refused at check in.
For oversized or overweight items that cannot be checked in, please contact our Cargo department at least 72 hours prior to your departure date.
Infants travelling on the parent/guardian’s lap do not have a baggage allowance, however, 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 specific 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 and/or other sporting equipment 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.