Flair Airlines, a Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier, has a baggage policy designed to keep base fares low, with fees for most baggage beyond a free personal item. Below are the key details:
Carry-On Baggage
- Free Personal Item: All passengers are allowed one personal item (e.g., purse, small backpack, laptop bag) with maximum dimensions of 15 x 33 x 43 cm (6 x 13 x 17 in) and a weight limit of 7 kg (15.5 lb). It must fit under the seat in front of you.
- Carry-On Bag: One carry-on bag is allowed with a fee, with maximum dimensions of 23 x 40 x 55 cm (9 x 15.7 x 21.7 in) and a weight limit of 10 kg (22 lb). It must fit in the overhead bin.
- Fees: $49–$97 CAD per flight if paid at the airport; lower if prepaid online (e.g., $35–$55 CAD depending on route and timing).
- Adding a carry-on can be done during booking, via Manage My Booking, or at the airport (with a higher fee). A Contact Centre Transaction fee applies if booked via phone.
- Restrictions: Bags exceeding size/weight limits may be subject to additional fees or checked as cargo. Agents may use a bag sizer at the airport to enforce limits.
Checked Baggage
Allowance:
- Basic Fare: No free checked baggage.
- Economy Fare: One checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) total linear dimensions (length + width + height).
- Premium/Business Fares: May include additional checked bags, depending on the fare type.
- Maximum of five checked bags per passenger, with fees for each additional bag.
Fees (per flight, per passenger, in CAD unless originating in the U.S., where USD applies):
- First/Second 23 kg Bag: $44–$69 if prepaid online; higher at the airport (e.g., $50–$80).
- Third to Fifth 23 kg Bags: Higher fees apply, payable online or at the airport.
- 10 kg Bag Option: Available for lighter bags, but if over 10 kg at check-in, the full 23 kg bag fee applies, and the original fee is forfeited.
Oversized/Overweight Fees:
- Bags over 158 cm (62 in) but under 292 cm (115 in) incur an oversized fee (e.g., $99 CAD), payable only at the airport.
- Bags over 23 kg (50 lb) but under 30 kg (66 lb) incur an overweight fee of $9–$14 per kg, plus the standard checked bag fee.
- If a bag is both oversized and overweight, only the overweight fee applies.
Flight Restrictions: On select flights (e.g., Toronto to Kingston, Jamaica), passengers may be limited to two checked bags due to capacity constraints, with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Special Baggage
- Sports Equipment: Items like bicycles, skis, snowboards, and golf clubs count as checked baggage and must be properly packed (e.g., bicycles in a hard case, skis in a protective bag). Additional oversized fees may apply. Arrive early for handling.
- Musical Instruments: Small instruments within carry-on size/weight limits can be carried on; larger ones must be checked with potential oversized fees. Advance booking is recommended.
- Pets: Small cats/dogs in soft-sided, airline-approved carriers (41 x 23 x 25 cm, max 22 lb including carrier) are allowed in the cabin for a fee, except on flights to/from Jamaica, Dominican Republic, or the U.S. (after Sept 5, 2025). Only one pet per carrier, one carrier per passenger.
- Infants/Children: Families can gate-check two items (e.g., stroller, car seat) for free. A diaper bag within personal item size limits is also free for children under two.
- Perishable/Fragile Items: Must be in leak-proof containers (e.g., metal/plastic coolers, not Styrofoam) and marked as “perishable” or “fragile.” Approved coolants like gel packs are allowed; ice/brine is not. Flair is not liable for spoilage.
- Prohibited Items: Include sharp objects (e.g., knives over 6 cm), firearms without prior approval, explosives, flammable items, and lithium battery-powered vehicles (e.g., hoverboards). Liquids in carry-on are limited to 100 ml containers in a 1-liter clear bag.
Bundles
- Basic Bundle: Includes one personal item, one carry-on, one 23 kg checked bag, Zone 1 boarding, and a digital boarding pass.
- Big Bundle: Adds Priority Boarding and one free flight change (fare difference applies). Must be purchased at booking or within 24 hours, for flights more than 3 days away.
- Bundles can save money if traveling with multiple bags.
Additional Notes
- Fees Non-Refundable: All baggage fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Prepaying Baggage: Cheaper online via flyflair.com or Manage My Booking. Airport fees are significantly higher.
