Reviewed baggage rules
Air Canada personal item and carry-on size rulesStart with the reviewed outside limit, then keep fare, route, aircraft, and enforcement caveats beside the rule they qualify.
16.9 x 13 x 6.3 in
Dimensions include wheels and handles; Personal article; only cabin item for Economy Basic on specified routes.
All bags exceeding maximum sizes need to be checked and additional fees may apply.
21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
Dimensions include wheels and handles; One personal article also allowed under standard policy.
Economy Basic purchased on or after 2025-01-03 allows only one personal item on specified Canada/US/Mexico/Central America/Caribbean routes.
Each card shows the calculated fit, tightest margin, and useful product facts.
0.8 in spare against this rule. Ranked first for this rule on fit margin, category, and source confidence.
0.8 in spare against this rule. Largest listed capacity in this ranking at 23 L.
0.8 in spare against this rule. Lightest listed weight in this ranking at 0.63 lb.
16.5 x 11.5 x 6 in
0.3 in spare against this rule.
16 x 12 x 6 in
0.3 in spare against this rule.
16 x 12 x 6 in
0.3 in spare against this rule.
Air Canada's reviewed published personal-item rule lists 16.9 x 13 x 6.3 in. dimensions include wheels and handles; Personal article; only cabin item for Economy Basic on specified routes. Source last checked 2026-06-15.
Air Canada's reviewed published carry-on rule lists 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in. dimensions include wheels and handles; One personal article also allowed under standard policy. Source last checked 2026-06-15.
No. This page compares reviewed bag dimensions against reviewed airline rules and does not guarantee gate acceptance. All bags exceeding maximum sizes need to be checked and additional fees may apply.