Re: Air Canada Vacations

[YQG]

We're flying Air Canada to Veradero.  Does anyone know what the baggage allowance is?  I've been told 70 lbs but have read in another thread that this was reduced to 50 lbs.  Also, do they allow sports equipment.
 
 I'll try to pick up a brochure this week - but just wondered if anyone knew.  We won't get our tickets until we're at the airport.
 
 Thanks all   :cool:  
 
 S.
   

[flopnfly]

Free Allowance
 
 Air Canada and its regional carrier allow each customer to bring two pieces of luggage in Hospitality Service and three pieces in Executive Class/Executive First, which is carried in the baggage compartment of the aircraft at no charge. This is known as the 'free checked baggage allowance'. The overall measurement of each piece (L + W + H) must be less than 62 inches or 158 cm, and the weight less than 50 lbs. or 23 kgs (except on flights to/from Brazil, Japan, China, South Korea or Hong Kong, where the bags may weigh up to 70lbs). Don't exceed these limits or you'll have to pay an additional amount (effective for travel after October 12, 2005) at the airport prior to travel. Note that checked baggage weighing more than 70 lbs or 32 kgs. will not be accepted.
 
 Infants not occupying a seat are allowed one smaller 50 lb. piece with an overall measurement of no more than 45 ins. or 115 cm. Air Canada also carries the following baby equipment in the baggage compartment, free of charge: car seat, baby seat, bassinet and stroller.
 
 Excess Baggage
 
 When traveling on Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz, the size and number of bags you may check is limited by the free baggage allowance. If your baggage exceeds this free allowance (too many pieces, too big or too heavy), you will be charged an excess baggage fee.
 
 Excess Baggage fees for travel on or after October 12, 2005
 (For travel booked on or after August 29, 2005 for travel on or after October 12, 2005)
 
    North America (Canada/US/Mexico)    International (All Others)
    CAD/USD    CAD/USD
 Within Limit          
  Overweight (51-70lbs)     $35/$25     $35/$25
  Oversized (62-80in)     $35/$25     $35/$25
  Oversized and Overweight     $70/$50     $70/$50
 3rd and Subsequent Pieces       
  Within Weight and Dimension     $105/$75     $175/$125
  Overweight (51-70lbs)     $140/$100     $210/$150
  Oversized (62-80in)     $140/$100     $210/$150
  Oversized and Overweight     $175/$125     $245/$175
          * Excludes Brazil
 
 For information on excess baggage fees for travel on or before October 11, 2005, please contact the Air Canada Call Centre at 1-888-247-2262.
 
 Please allow extra time at the airport to facilitate the handling of oversized or overweight baggage. Excess baggage is subject to space availability. Currency exchange may affect amount of fees to be paid. Applicable taxes are not included in the prices.
 This information is correct as of September 8th 2005 for travel booked on or after August 29, 2005 for travel on or after October 12, 2005. Subject to change without prior notice.

[flopnfly]

Sports Equipment (free baggage option)
 
 Any one of the following sports items may be substituted for a free checked baggage allowance piece if it fits within the weight and dimensions. However, when carried over and above this allowance, additional charges will be levied at the Airport.
 
 Archery equipment
 Covers a bow and arrows suitably packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
 
 Fishing equipment
 Includes two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of boots and a tackle box. The fishing rod(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
 
 Golf clubs
 A golf bag containing no more than 14 clubs, 12 golf balls and one pair of golf shoes. The bag and clubs must be fully enclosed in a hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
 
 Hockey equipment
 One equipment bag not exceeding 70 lbs (32 kg) and a maximum of 2 hockey sticks. Excess charges apply for overweight and/or additional equipment. The hockey stick(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the sticks must be taped together and will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
 
 Scuba diving equipment
 A set is considered to be one each of the following: empty scuba tank, air supply, regulator, pressure gauge, tank harness, face mask, pair of diving fins, snorkel, knife, spear gun, air pistol and safety vest. All equipment (excluding the tank which can be carried separately) must be securely packed in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
 
 Skis (snow or water)
 A set of snow skis means one pair of skis, poles and boots. For water skis it's a pair, or a single slalom. These sets are considered as one piece of checked baggage and no other item(s) can be carried in the package . The skis and poles must be packaged in a rigid and/or hardshell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.
 
 Snowboards
 A set consists of one snowboard and one pair of boots. This set is considered as one piece of checked baggage and no other item(s) can be carried in the package . The snowboard must be packaged in a rigid and/or hardshell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item will only be accepted with a limited release form (to be signed at check-in), releasing Air Canada of liability.

[YQG]

Thanks for the info.  I wasn't sure these rules applied to the Air Canada Vacations flights too.  That's great -- now I can pack more goodies for Cuba!!  
 
 Thanks again.
 
 S.