The airline trips in Canada are becoming more expensive. At the beginning of the year, Air Canada issued a new hand charge, one that received mixed criticisms, to put things well … In addition to a backpack or a small bag, passengers must pay for hand luggage.
Well, it seems that Air Transat is following Air Canada and other airlines with the ruling. Until Tuesday, Air Transat will incorporate this new decision, one that is very unpopular among Canadians.
We will take a closer look at which flights the change will see and what routes are exempt from the additional load. In truth, it only seems a matter of time before each flight has this new hand -load policy.
Here is a closer look to expect.
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Air Transat officially dropped free hand luggage for its cheapest flights
Following the tastes of Air Canada and West Jet, hand luggage will no longer be included for cheaper flights to travel with Air Transat. Until Tuesday, travelers can only bring a small backpack or bag. For the rest, standard rates will be included, according to Global news.
National flights or flights to the United States will see a position for an ecological or ecological ticket. With the new change, a cheaper ticket means that you will have to pay up to $ 50 more taxes to store luggage in the general expense compartment.
Air Transat issued flight exemptions for charges.
Those include flights to:
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Europe
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Morocco
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Peru
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All -inclusive transat packages
Air Transat issued a statement about the changes, indicating that it has to align with other airlines.
“These changes are intended to offer more competitive base rates, align with current industry practices and allow travelers to pay only for the services they really need.”
Transat adds that the adjustment will allow more competitive rates.
“These adjustments allow us to offer even more competitive rates and better align with industry practices, ensuring that we continue to offer an accessible travel experience that meets market expectations.”
As expected, the reaction at airports and online was very negative among travelers.
Air Transat’s decision is to provoke negative reactions from Canadians
At Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s International Airport, travelers were asked about recent additional positions. To surprise, the reaction was completely negative.
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“We are going to end up paying for a backpack at some point, right?” |
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“For us to travel with children, it makes sense to have free carriers for the things that children may need during the flight.” |
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“Without competition, crazy prices, terrible service and more and more rates.” |
Air Canada drew similar reactions only one month before the card-n charges also began.
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Air Canada also caused negative reactions to introduce the new rate in early 2025
As of January 3, 2025, Air Canada made its own changes to the basic economy and the comfort rates of the economy. Customers are only allowed to bring an article.
The new rule establishes: “The basic rate tickets of the Air Canada economy bought from January 3, 2025 will no longer include hand luggage. Customers will only be allowed to bring one (1) personal article when traveling: Within Canada, to Canada, Canada, Ay from the United States (including Hawaii and Puerto Rico), to and from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. “
A $ 35 rate will be applied to those with a large hand luggage. At the door, the rate changes up to $ 65.
The Federal Minister of Transportation, Anita Anand, made an exception to change:
She said next to CTV news“Let’s say that today I am not very happy with what I have heard from Air Canada … I think they need to take a look at the people who are pointing out with these excess rates. It is not acceptable.”
Be sure to let us know your thoughts about the recent position of Transat. How was your experience with the airline?
