How Strict Is Air Transat Carry On? 2024

So how strict is Air Transat with carry on size?

Air Transat is a Canadian airline that offers flights to more than 60 destinations around the world.

Just like any airline, it is important to know how strict is Air Transat Carry on?

That will help you avoid any last minute surprises and charges at the airport.

In this blog post, we will provide everything about the Air Transat carry-on policy and provide tips for packing efficiently.

Let’s dive right in.

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How Strict Is Air Transat Carry-on?

Air Transat carry on size

Air Transat is slightly strict with its carry-on size and weight.

Even though they include one piece of luggage and one personal item free of charge.

The cabin bag that must be placed properly in the overhead bin and with the following dimensions:

Free of charge
Dimension: 23 x 40 x 51 cm (9 x 16 x 20 in) (including wheels and handles)
The hand luggage must be light enough to be stored in the overhead compartment without any aid.

What can I carry on my personal item?

In addition of your carry on luggage you are allowed also one personal item that must fit under the seat in front of you with the Dimension: 16 x 33 x 43 cm (6 x 13 x 17 in) and that can be one of the following items:

duty-free shop
wedding dress
sports bag
other equipment (e.g. squash, badminton racquet)

What to carry on your carry on

Please note that the following items are not accepted as checked baggage, and of these items declared or found in checked baggage shall be subject to removal prior to the baggage in question being accepted for carriage by the Airline.

Medication or medical devices
Currency
Jewellery
Silverware
Electronics
Laptop computers
Personal audio/video devices
Marketable securities
Business samples
Other valuables (other than clothing)

What if my carry-on is too big?

If your carry-on is too big or exceeds Air Transat carry-on baggage allowance, it will be subject to checked baggage.

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Checked luggage

Astana Checked baggage allowance dimensions is the following:

Weight : 23 kg (fees apply to Eco Budget)
Length + width + height must not exceed 158 cm (62 in)

Air Transat Checked and Excess baggage fees

If you want to take more with you A $75 fee will apply on each piece of checked baggage exceeding the maximum weight allowed.
USD: $75 / EUR: €60 / GBP: £49

Baggage fees, maximum weight and number of bags allowed

South US and domestic flights within Canada

ECONOMY CLASS – FLIGHT ONLY

PIECES OF BAGGAGE	ECO BUDGET	ECO STANDARD & ECO FLEX
FIRST BAGGAGE	23 kg, $25/$30³	23 kg, Free of charge
SECOND BAGGAGE	23 kg, $40/$50²	Eco Standard: 23 kg, $40/$50² Eco Flex: 23 kg, Free of charge
ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE (EACH)¹	23 kg, $200	23 kg, $200

ECONOMY CLASS – TRANSAT PACKAGES AND TRANSAT CRUISE PACKAGES

PIECES OF BAGGAGE	PACKAGES	CRUISES
FIRST BAGGAGE	23 kg, Free of charge	28 kg, Free of charge (includes voucher for extra 5 kg allowed)
SECOND BAGGAGE¹	23 kg, $40/$50²	23 kg, $40/$50²
ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE (EACH)¹	23 kg, $200	23 kg, $200

OPTION PLUS – FLIGHT ONLY

PIECES OF BAGGAGE	ECO BUDGET	ECO STANDARD & ECO FLEX
FIRST BAGGAGE	23 kg, Free of charge	23 kg, Free of charge
SECOND BAGGAGE	23 kg, $40/$50²	23 kg, Free of charge
ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE (EACH)¹	23 kg, $200	23 kg, $200

OPTION PLUS – TRANSAT PACKAGES AND TRANSAT CRUISE PACKAGES

PIECES OF BAGGAGE	PACKAGES	CRUISES
FIRST BAGGAGE	23 kg, Free of charge	28 kg, Free of charge (includes voucher for extra 5 kg allowed)
SECOND BAGGAGE	23 kg, Free of charge	23 kg, Free of charge
ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE (EACH)¹	23 kg, $200	23 kg, $200

CLUB CLASS

PIECES OF BAGGAGE	CLUB CLASS
FIRST BAGGAGE	25 kg, Free of charge
SECOND BAGGAGE	25 kg, Free of charge
ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE (EACH)¹	25 kg, $200

EXCEPTION : HAITI – FLIGHT ONLY AND TRANSAT PACKAGES

PIECES OF BAGGAGE	ECONOMY CLASS	OPTION PLUS	CLUB CLASS
FIRST BAGGAGE	25 kg, Free of charge	25 kg, Free of charge	25 kg, Free of charge
SECOND BAGGAGE	Eco Budget/Standard: 25 kg, $40/$50² Eco Flex: 25 kg, Free of charge	25 kg, Free of charge	25 kg, Free of charge
ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE (EACH)¹	25 kg, $200	25 kg, $200	25 kg, $200

Infants Baggage Allowance

Infants traveling on an adult’s lap do not have a baggage allowance; however, 1 stroller and 1 car or booster seat per child/infant are accepted free of charge. No substitutions permitted.

Additional items (such as a playpen, additional car or booster seats, etc.) exceeding your free checked baggage allowance (weight, size and/or number of pieces permitted) will be subject to excess baggage charges.

If your carry-on is too big or exceeds Air Transat carry-on baggage allowance, it will be subject to checked baggage.

Prohibited Items

Items not allowed on on your cabin baggage

Guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles (devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile)
Stunning devices (devices designed specifically to stun or immobilize), including:
Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge (objects with a sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause serious injury), including:
Workmen’s tools (tools capable of being used either to cause serious injury or threaten aircraft safety), including:
Blunt instruments (objects capable of being used to cause serious injury when used to hit), including:
Explosives and incendiary substances and devices (capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury or pose a threat to aircraft safety), including:

Items not allowed on your Checked baggage

Smoking materials
Camping equipment (flammable liquids, canisters, fuel cylinder and stoves)
Bear bangers
Insecticides
Paint (all types)
Small lithium battery-powered vehicles
Lithium-ion batteries for collapsible aids

Find more about what item to not take in checked baggage in this post.

How You Can Avoid Paying Air Transat Baggage Fees?

Pack what you need

While Air Astana is known for offering an affordable baggage allowance ( 23 kg ), This means you could save big money by packing only your necessary things, and such places like domestic flights and the US, The airline allows you to check plus two checked bags per person and for free.

Be an Air miles member

participate in the Air Miles reward program. Many flights with baggage allowance can be purchased using these Air Miles.

Additionally, special Package Vacations allow Air Miles holders to earn one mile for every $35 spent towards the Package Vacation deals.

Weigh your bags

Whether you fly Air Transat to avoid paying for checked baggage or use a credit card to avoid the added cost, you do have to remember that these perks only apply to luggage under certain weight limits.

Most airlines set the limit at 50 pounds for checked baggage and they’ll charge more for baggage that exceeds this weight limit — even if you have a free checked baggage perk.

If you tend to pack a lot of heavy items, make sure your baggage doesn’t exceed weight limits before you leave the airport. You may get mixed results if you try to weigh large suitcases on your personal scale.

Ship your luggage

You can Take the stress out of travel by Shipping your luggage ; there are too many shipping websites services that you can ship your baggage with and Have your bags waiting at your hotel on your arrival, or have them delivered once you have arrived at your new home abroad.

You can have many more of your belongings with you than the Air Astana restrictions would allow and you get to enjoy and travel light without worrying about the airline luggage fees.

Summary

Generally, Air Transit is fairly strict with its carry on size.

Ensure that you stay within their size and weight limits, as well as the prohibited items will save you time and hassle at the airport.

And the best way to achieve that is to use a fully compliant suitcase, and pack efficiently.

We hope this helps

Safe travels!

Helpful links

Disclosure:All information is pulled from The airline websites as a resource. Airline websites are the authority and can change at any time. For the latest information please visit the Airline website : www.airtransat.com