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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sets guidelines for cabin baggage/hand luggage/carry-on luggage size. [2] As of 2022, the IATA recommends a maximum size of 56 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm (22.0 in × 17.7 in × 9.8 in), including protuberances like wheels, handles, and pockets.
These state that suitcases should have a maximum size of 55 cm (21.6 in) long, 35 cm (13.8 in) wide and 20 cm (7.9 in) deep. If they meet these requirements, the bag may carry the logo "IATA cabin OK". [1] This limit is tighter than most current airline limits, so bags with this logo are practically allowed everywhere.
Earlier this month, Air Canada said it would charge passengers for bigger carry-on bags if they opted for its lowest-priced fare for North American and Caribbean routes starting on Jan. 3.
The Independent has contacted Air Canada for comment. In the US, United Airlines has implemented a similar policy, requiring basic economy passengers to pay at least $35 (£27.45) for carry-on bags.
Air Canada's predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), was created by federal legislation as a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway (CNR) on 11 April 1937. [16] [17] The newly created Department of Transport under Minister C. D. Howe desired an airline under government control to link cities on the Atlantic coast to those on the Pacific coast.
The first automated baggage sorting systems were developed in the 1980s by Eastern Air Lines at their Miami International Airport hub. Other airlines soon followed with their own systems, including United Air Lines, TWA, Delta, and American Airlines. None of these systems were interchangeable.
American Airlines ordered 25 DC-10s in its first order. [16] [17] The DC-10 made its first flight on August 29, 1970, [18] and received its type certificate from the FAA on July 29, 1971. [19] On August 5, 1971, the DC-10 entered commercial service with American Airlines on a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Chicago. [20]
Air Canada is the world's 10th largest passenger airline by fleet size, and the airline is a founding member of Star Alliance. In 2014, Air Canada together with its Air Canada Express regional partners carried over 38 million passengers. Between them, they operate on average more than 1,500 scheduled flights daily.