Transport Minister Anita Anand has announced her intention to call Canadian airline CEOs to a meeting this month in response to Air Canada’s decision to charge a fee for carry-on bags in the new year.
Air Canada passengers purchasing basic fare tickets for North American and tropical destinations will be charged a carry-on fee of $35 for the first bag and $50 for the second as of Jan. 3. The airline announced the change in a Dec. 4 press release that also said passengers presenting ineligible carry-on items at the boarding gate will be required to check these bags for a fee of $65 per item.
