Air Canada joins WestJet in charging for first checked bag

Starting September 18, 2014, customers purchasing Air Canada’s lowest Economy Class Tango fare for travel on or after November 2, 2014 on domestic flights within Canada and to and from the Caribbean and Mexico will now be charged $25 for a first checked bag, in line with the baggage allowance policies of other North American carriers,” Air Canada said in a statement. (www.theglobeandmail.com) More...