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This is more just a list of the baggage allowance available on each carrier. The limits are constantly changing, so I’ve also linked to the page where you’ll find the information. I’m sure there are ones I’ve missed, so feel free to add a note to this article in our Forum.

When we moved across here, we knew we were staying for a while, so we carried a bunch and got fairly close to our limits, but you’ve also got to remember that you’re also going to have to take all that stuff home, plus whatever you buy in Canada… so maybe don’t max out your luggage limits on the way over, just max it out on the way back!

If you go over limit it sucks too – costs big time, and you really have no option to but to pay.  I watched an American couple in the Vancouver airport the other week who had been busted at a couple of kg over the limit.  The guy was going to strip out the excess and put it in their carry on , but the wife gave a long suffering look and decided just to pay it. The bill came to $100! If you are going to go over limit, just make sure you’ve worked out the costs first.

 

Luggage list

So, a list of airlines and their baggage limits.  I’ve only included the ones I figure will be used coming to Canada from Australia, NZ or Europe, and I’ve only given the rate for checked luggage, and for the level most likely to be used by those travelling here on a work permit – economy of course!

 

Air New Zealand – 2 pieces @ 23kg

Air Canada – 1piece @ 23kg, and you can check a 2^nd bag for CA/US$25

American Airlines – 2 pieces @ 23kg

Alaska Airlines – 1 bag free up to 22kg, another one for $25

British Airways – 2 pieces @ 23kg each

China Airlines – 2 pieces @ 23kg

Continental – 2 pieces @ 23kg

KLM – 2 pieces at 23kg, although you may want to check this, the website leaves it open to interpretation.

NWA – 2 pieces @ 23kg

Qantas – 2 pieces @ 32kg each – yes, that is correct!

Singapore Airlines – 20kg total

United Airlines – 2 pieces @ 23kg each (usually comes through US, so check your connector too)

 

A good thing to remember is that you can pack out your carry on luggage too – some airlines let you carry as much as 18kg on. 

A good site to check out if you are travelling with your bike is ibike.org. They’ve got a page detailing carriers and their bike policy – they’ve even got good information on baggage limits too.

APH.com has an okay page on limits for your ski equipment here. So does Snowpak.  There’s also some interesting tips over at j2ski.com about packing and weight restrictions.

 

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