AC to enforce cabin baggage size/weight
May 19, 2015, 10:41 am
#46
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http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/150518.html
Its official.
I wonder:
A) If AC will do this at small stations?
B) Will they go after weight as well? Sounds like a pain to size and weigh every carry on!
C) Will they check personal item sizes as well?
This will be interesting. AC seemed to be cracking down last fall, then backed off apparently, and is now back stronger than ever...
Its official.
I wonder:
A) If AC will do this at small stations?
B) Will they go after weight as well? Sounds like a pain to size and weigh every carry on!
C) Will they check personal item sizes as well?
This will be interesting. AC seemed to be cracking down last fall, then backed off apparently, and is now back stronger than ever...
May 19, 2015, 10:52 am
#47
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So I noticed:
It sounds like a shortcut to priority check-in if you're entitled to a bag but not that priority check-in 
(eg *S, domestic Flex)
Originally Posted by nave888
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/150518.html
Its official.
I wonder:
A) If AC will do this at small stations?
B) Will they go after weight as well? Sounds like a pain to size and weigh every carry on!
C) Will they check personal item sizes as well?
This will be interesting. AC seemed to be cracking down last fall, then backed off apparently, and is now back stronger than ever...
Its official.
I wonder:
A) If AC will do this at small stations?
B) Will they go after weight as well? Sounds like a pain to size and weigh every carry on!
C) Will they check personal item sizes as well?
This will be interesting. AC seemed to be cracking down last fall, then backed off apparently, and is now back stronger than ever...
If you get to security and need to check a bag that exceeds allowable size limits, not to worry. We’ll give you a special card that will get you quickly back to a check-in agent, and then on to your departure gate.
(eg *S, domestic Flex)
May 19, 2015, 10:54 am
#48
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How long before people start to figure that one out and try to take their humongous size bags through security so as to jump the check-in line?
May 19, 2015, 10:55 am
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May 19, 2015, 11:03 am
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Serious question: If my bag is within the limits, and the sizer which I'm forced to put my bag through damages my bag (as its poorly designed), do I have a right to sue the airline? I'm not the only one on here with a >$500 suitcase. Just curious, more than anything.
May 19, 2015, 11:10 am
#51
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Sigh, looks like this is the end for my Zuca Pro. It's been my standard carry-on for the past 9 years, but is technically 1 inch too wide by Air Canada's standards. It's always fit fine in the overhead bins, though. 
May 19, 2015, 11:23 am
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It depends on how it's too wide. If it's too deep, it won't fit (funny joke here), if it's too wide, then I don't see what the issue is as the top of the sizer is open. Does that make sense? Hard to describe.
May 19, 2015, 11:35 am
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Yeah, it's too deep when you're standing in front of the sizer. It's 10" ⨉ 13.5" ⨉ 19.5". So, 1" over on the first dimension, but 2" to spare on the other two.
May 19, 2015, 11:48 am
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...and what about those "ideal for your carry on" bags advertised by Aeroplan as a way to use up your points (by purchasing them with points) but which are actually 1" too long in one of the dimensions IIRC ??
May 19, 2015, 11:52 am
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What about poor Dorian? Will his tag get through?
I am very concerned with how he might psychologically react to this.....
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24339693-post5.html
I am very concerned with how he might psychologically react to this.....
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24339693-post5.html
May 19, 2015, 12:08 pm
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May 19, 2015, 12:13 pm
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May 19, 2015, 12:18 pm
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