Department of National Defence Baggage Allowance and Fees
Are you planning to fly with Department of National Defence? Find solutions you need to know about Department of National Defence baggage allowance, fees and charges and restrictions.
Carry-On Baggage
Department of National Defence passengers are permitted to bring on board the aircraft one piece of cabin baggage, plus one personal item, such as a briefcase, camera bag or small backpack. Your carry-on baggage should fit into the Department of National Defence overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 114 centimetres in combined width, length and height; this includes any wheels and handles– with the exception of some of the musical instruments that fit in the Department of National Defence overhead compartment space or under-seat space available at the time of boarding.
Baggage must meet carry-on size limits of Department of National Defence.
Due to limited overhead space, Department of National Defence passengers travelling on flights with 50 seats or less are only permitted to carry one personal item on board the Department of National Defence aircraft.
Limits apply to certain routes. Visit the Department of National Defence website for more information.
CARRY-ON WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:
No maximum weight applies to carry-on baggage.
However, this varies across airports. Visit the Department of National Defence website for more information.
Checked Baggage
When travelling with Department of National Defence, the most common fees for passengers travelling in a domestic, Department of National Defence may charge some of the extra fees for extra baggage the information given on Department of National Defence official site https://www.canada.ca/.
This may vary between routes. Visit the Department of National Defence website for more information.
Excess Baggage
When travelling with Department of National Defence, separate excess baggage fees are applied for each limitation you exceed size, weight and quantity. Generally, this varies between geographic regions. Please visit the Department of National Defence website for more information and exact fees.
Special Items
Department of National Defence permit a wide range of sporting equipment and special baggage on Department of National Defence flights. Due to the size of the baggage, some of the items may be counted as standard checked bags. However, Department of National Defence will be considered overweight or oversized items. As such, charges and certain restrictions will apply by Department of National Defence. Please visit the Department of National Defence website directly.
Department of National Defence on and bringing pets on board.
Dogs, cats and household birds (birds are only allowed on domestic Canada flights) can be carried on-board for $125 one way to/ from most destinations. The fee is $200 for travel outside the Canada.
The pets must fit within a carrier box that, in turn, fits under the seat in front. The carrier counts as one piece of Department of National Defence carry-on luggage.
Department of National Defence Baggage Policy FAQ's
Department of National Defence' standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow:
- 2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Department of National Defence Connection)
- Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height).
- Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.
Excess baggage fees
Checking excess baggage, meaning three or more bags per passenger, on Department of National Defence flights will cost $85-$95 per bag.
Overweight baggage fees
Overweight and Oversized bags is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage on Department of National Defence are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees. Bags weighing more than 99lbs are not accepted as checked luggage on Department of National Defence.
Oversized baggage fees
Most bags with a sum of weight, length, and height of larger than 62 inches will be considered oversized. Department of National Defence oversized baggage fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.
Yes, fees might apply. They are determined by the type of fare you purchased, your destination, if you are an active Canada military personnel and/or dependent, if you have status with Department of National Defence' frequent flyer program, status with an affiliated carrier, or if you have a Department of National Defence sponsored credit/charge card.
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