{"id":228429,"date":"2025-10-03T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=228429\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:24:36","slug":"elite-baggage-allowance-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/air-canada-aeroplan\/elite-baggage-allowance-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada Is Making Positive and Negative Changes to Elite Checked Bag Allowances in 2026 \u2014 What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update:<\/strong> The changes mentioned below have now taken effect.<\/em><\/p>\n

Air Canada is making slight changes to free baggage allowances next year<\/a> for select Aeroplan<\/a> elite tiers. Some changes are good, while others are not so much. These adjustments will affect members with 25K and 35K status, while those with higher status won\u2019t see any changes.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of what\u2019s coming so you\u2019re not caught off guard on February 1, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 the day these changes take effect.<\/p>\n

Air Canada to Reduce Free Checked Bag Allowance for 25K Elites<\/span><\/h2>\n

Starting February 1, 2026<\/strong>, 25K members will be able to check one free bag, down from the previous allowance of two. This allowance comes in addition to any baggage allowance included with the fare purchased.<\/p>\n

For example, economy fares (including basic fares) that don\u2019t include any checked bags will now allow only one bag for 25K members. Standard economy fares that already include a checked bag will allow one extra bag with 25K status. While this only affects a subset of flyers and fare types, it\u2019s still a reduction in elite benefits.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that Aeroplan\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>) holders get one complimentary checked bag as a card perk, and that benefit stacks with Aeroplan 25K allowance. Thus, cardholders can add one more bag at no charge on top of the allowances above.<\/p>\n

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