Months after WestJet added a controversial ultrabasic ticket that didn’t allow travellers to bring a carry-on bag, Air Canada is following suit by stripping carry-on baggage from its cheapest ticket.
Passengers who purchase the lowest-priced basic economy fare on or after Jan. 3, 2025, will only be allowed to bring one personal item, with no carry-on included, and will have to pay to check any bags beyond the personal item, the airline said Wednesday.
Additionally, any customer who arrives at the boarding gate with a carry-on item will be required to check it for a $65 fee, and customers will also have to pay a fee to swap their seats during check-in.
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