Air Canada
These rules were last checked on 10 Nov 2026, more than 100 days ago. Confirm on the airline's own page before you fly.
You can buy it a seat on this airline.
Air Canada rules
- Instruments count toward your carry-on allowance as a personal or standard item.
- String instruments such as guitars, violins and violas may slightly exceed the carry-on size limit if they fit the overhead bin and there is space when you board.
- Passengers with an instrument are invited to board early, between zones 2 and 3.
- A seat can be bought for an instrument up to 162.5 cm long and 36 kg. Places per flight are limited, so call reservations.
- Air Canada announced a 50% discount on instrument seats in 2015. Ask for it when you call and confirm it still applies.
- Economy Basic fares on some routes include only a personal item. Check before you book.
Source: aircanada.com › Baggage › Special items. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
Air Canada instrument policy
- String instruments may slightly exceed carry-on size if they fit the overhead bin.
- Customers with an instrument may board between zones 2 and 3.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.htmlUse the gate card