Air Transat Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Extra baggage purchase through Air Transat Manage My Booking. Oversized and overweight fees apply at airport. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Air Transat Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Fare-family and route dependent. Eco Budget/Promo includes no free checked bag on any route; Eco Standard includes 1 × 23 kg only on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru and Brazil; Eco Flex includes 1 × 23 kg on all routes. Max 23 kg / 158 cm linear per bag (up to 32 kg / 292 cm with fee at airport).

LabelAmountNotes
Eco Budget & Eco Promo — All routesNo free checked baggage
  • Fare classes page (en-CA/fare-options) verbatim: Eco Budget paragraph does not list any checked baggage; comparison table shows checked baggage as 'Available with extra fees' (icon-dollar). API GetFares for both YUL-CDG (long-haul) and YUL-CUN (South) shows Eco Budget / Eco Promo displayLabel 'Checked bags with fee' and fareConditions 'No checked baggage included.'
  • Max checked dimensions/weight per weight-dimensions page: 158 cm (62") linear and 23 kg per bag; overweight/oversized fee CA $100 (US $100 / €80 / £65) applies up to 32 kg / 292 cm, payable at airport — not included in free allowance.
Eco Standard — Flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, Brazil1 × 23 kg
  • Fare classes page verbatim: 'In addition to one carry-on bag, flights to Europe, Africa, Peru and Brazil also include one checked bag.' Rendered on /en-CA/travel-information/fare-options Economy Class tiles.
  • API GetFares YUL-CDG Eco Standard shows displayLabel '1 checked bag' (value '1', isIncluded true) and fareConditions verbatim 'One piece of checked baggage of 23 kg is included.' Cross-checked weight-dimensions page: Maximal authorised weight 23 kg per checked bag, dimensions 158 cm linear.
  • Includes Option Plus applicability note: additional items subject to baggage fees — see weight-dimensions general information.
Eco Standard — Flights within Canada, to/from US, to/from South (except Peru/Brazil)No free checked baggage
  • API GetFares YUL-CUN (South) Eco Standard shows displayLabel 'Checked bags with fee' (isAvailableWithFees true, not included) and fareConditions 'No checked baggage included. Save by prepaying now for your checked baggage.' This route-dependent difference is also described on fare-options: Eco Standard checked inclusion only mentioned for Europe/Africa/Peru/Brazil, implying no free bag on other regions.
  • fare-options interactive comparison table varies by origin/destination selection; long-haul vs South tested via API cross-check.
Eco Flex — All routes1 × 23 kg
  • Fare classes page Eco Flex tile verbatim: 'You’ll also benefit from checked baggage and standard seat selection.' API GetFares for both YUL-CDG and YUL-CUN Eco Flex shows displayLabel '1 checked bag' (isIncluded true) and fareConditions 'One piece of checked baggage of 23 kg is included.'
  • Weight/dimensions page confirms 23 kg / 158 cm limits per bag.

Carry-on baggage

Personal item always included (1 per passenger). Carry-on bag inclusion is fare- and route-dependent: Eco Budget/Promo includes carry-on only on Europe/Africa/Peru/Brazil; Eco Standard and Eco Flex include carry-on on all routes.

LabelAmountNotes
Eco Budget & Eco Promo — Flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, Brazil1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag
  • Fare classes page Economy tiles verbatim: Eco Budget — 'A personal item is included for all destinations, and a carry-on bag is also included for flights to Europe, Africa, Peru and Brazil.'
  • API GetFares YUL-CDG Eco Budget shows CABINE_PERSONNAL_ARTICLE isIncluded true ('One personal item') and CABINE_BAGGAGE_ALLOWANCE isIncluded true ('1 carry-on bag').
  • Weight-dimensions page: Carry-on maximum 40 cm × 23 cm × 55 cm (15.5″ × 9″ × 21.5″); Personal item maximum 43 cm × 17″ / 13 cm × 5″ × 31 cm × 12″ (1 per passenger). Carry-on must be light enough to place in overhead bin unassisted. Cabin dimensions also shown on fare widget resourceStrings cabin section.
Eco Budget & Eco Promo — Flights within Canada, to/from US, to/from South (except Peru/Brazil)1 personal item only — No carry-on bag permitted
  • API GetFares YUL-CUN Eco Budget/Promo shows CABINE_BAGGAGE_ALLOWANCE isNotPermitted true with displayLabel verbatim 'No carry-on bag permitted.' and fareConditions 'No carry-on bag included.' Personal item remains isIncluded true.
  • Fare classes page implies same: Eco Budget carry-on only for Europe/Africa/Peru/Brazil, so other regions have no free carry-on. News page changes-baggage-policy context confirms this distinction effective 2025-02-11.
Eco Standard — All routes1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag
  • Fare classes page Eco Standard tile verbatim: 'In addition to one carry-on bag, flights to Europe, Africa, Peru and Brazil also include one checked bag.' — carries forward carry-on inclusion. API GetFares for both YUL-CDG and YUL-CUN Eco Standard shows CABINE_PERSONNAL_ARTICLE and CABINE_BAGGAGE_ALLOWANCE both isIncluded true ('One personal item' and '1 carry-on bag').
  • Dimensions as per weight-dimensions page noted above.
Eco Flex — All routes1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag
  • API GetFares for both YUL-CDG and YUL-CUN Eco Flex shows both cabin benefits isIncluded true. Fare classes page Eco Flex tile inherits same cabin allowance; weight-dimensions general cabin section confirms personal item 1 per passenger and carry-on 1 per passenger if permitted with fare (carryonquantity '1 per passenger if permitted with your fare').

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Air Transat

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to Air Transat website and click on 'Manage My Booking' in the top navigation
  2. Enter your booking reference and last name to access your reservation
  3. Select the option to add extra baggage

Prices

Price varies by route and booking class. Must be purchased through Manage My Booking.

  • First extra checked bagSee official pricing
    • Price depends on destination, travel class, and number of bags

FAQ

Where can I buy extra baggage?

Extra baggage can be purchased through Manage My Booking on the Air Transat website after retrieving your reservation with booking reference and last name.

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes, extra baggage can be purchased online through Manage My Booking on the Air Transat website.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Overweight fee: CA $100 / US $100 / €80 / £65 for bags over 23kg (up to 32kg max). Oversized fee: CA $100 / US $100 / €80 / £65 for bags over 158cm linear (up to 292cm max). Both fees apply if bag exceeds both limits. These fees cannot be prepaid and must be paid at the airport.

What are the size and weight limits for checked baggage?

Maximum authorized weight is 23kg per checked bag. Maximum authorized dimensions are 158cm (62") linear (length + width + height). Carry-on baggage maximum dimensions are 40cm x 23cm x 55cm, plus one personal item (43cm x 13cm x 31cm).

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

Pricing details vary by route and are only visible through Manage My Booking. Oversized and overweight fees (CA $100 / US $100 / €80 / £65) cannot be prepaid and must be paid at the airport.

How does Air Transat calculate extra baggage charges?

Extra baggage pricing depends on destination, travel class, and number of bags. Exact pricing is only available through Manage My Booking after retrieving your reservation.

What payment methods are accepted for baggage fees?

For airport baggage fees, Air Transat accepts major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). Cash, debit, and Visa Debit cards are no longer accepted at airports.

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