Air North - Yukon's Airline Baggage and Carry-on

What is Air North, Yukon’s Airline baggage policy?

When flying with Air North, Yukon’s Airline, each passenger (except infants without a separate seat) has a free baggage allowance. The baggage allowances, for both carry-on and checked baggage, depend on the route:

  • Boeing 737 routes – flights South of Whitehorse (Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Yellowknife, Ottawa, Toronto).
  • ATR 42 routes – flights North of Whitehorse (Dawson City, Old Crow, Inuvik)..

What is the baggage policy when connecting between Air North, Yukon’s Airline and Air Canada?

Only when connecting between Air North, Yukon’s Airline and a domestic Air Canada flight, the baggage policy of the airline that operates the first flight in the itinerary apply. If the first flight is with Air North, Yukon’s Airline, its baggage allowances and fees will apply through to the final domestic destination. If the first flight is operated by Air Canada, its baggage allowances and fees will apply through to the final domestic destination.

Also, Air North, Yukon’s Airline and Air Canada have an agreement to transfer baggage on same-day domestic flights. If you have a connection in Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria, or Yellowknife between Air North, Yukon’s Airline and a domestic Air Canada flight, your baggage (except dangerous goods and pets) can be transferred between the airlines for you. For this to be possible, a minimum of two hours between flights and proof of travel (boarding pass or itinerary) for both airlines are required. However, neither airline can issue boarding passes for the other.

Carry-On Baggage

On Air North, Yukon’s Airline flights, the carry-on allowance depends on the route, as follows:

Carry-on AllowanceBoeing 737 routesATR 42 routes
Number of Pieces2 (one carry-on bag and one personal item)2
Maximum Weight10 kg (22 lbs) in total10 kg (22 lbs) in total
Maximum Size per PieceCarry-on bag: 21 x 15 x 9 inches / 54 x 38 x 22 cm

Personal item: 16 x 13 x 6 inches / 41 x 33 x 15 cm

15 x 11 x 9 inches

38 x 28 x 22 cm

Checked Baggage

On Air North, Yukon’s Airline flights, the checked baggage allowance depends on the route, as it follows:

Checked Baggage AllowanceBoeing 737 routesATR 42 routes
Number of Pieces22
Maximum Weight per Piece23 kg (50 lbs)10 kg (22 lbs)
Maximum Size per Piece157 cm (length + width + height)

Excess Baggage Fees

Excess baggage fees are also charged depending on the route you will be flying, as follows:

Excess Baggage Fees (tax included)

Excess Baggage*

Boeing 737 routes

ATR 42 routes

Additional Piece
(maximum 2 pieces)
CAD 42-45.20 per pieceCAD 42-45.2 per piece
Overweight Baggage
(maximum 2 pieces)
23-32 kg
CAD 42-45.20 per piece
Combined weight over 20 kg (44 lbs)
CAD 42 per piece
Oversized Baggage
(maximum 2 pieces)
157-203 cm
CAD 42-45.20 per piece
157-203 cm
CAD 42 per piece
Combined Excess BaggageAny piece of baggage that exceeds the baggage allowance,
and/or is oversize, and/or is overweight
will be subject to all applicable fees to a maximum of $84 – $90.40.

*Any single piece of baggage that weighs more than 32 kg (70 lbs) or measures more than 203 cm (length + width + height) will not be accepted and must be sent via Air North Cargo.

Sporting Equipment

On Air North, Yukon’s Airline flights, sporting items will be accepted as checked baggage. If in excess of the free baggage allowance in number or weight, excess baggage fees will apply. In addition, sporting equipment must comply with the size restrictions based on the aircraft operating the route. For information regarding size restrictions, please contact Air North, Yukon’s Airline directly.

Fishing rods, football equipment, golf clubs, hockey/ringette/lacrosse equipment, and ski/snowboard equipment are exempt from oversized and overweight fees.

Bicycles packed in a bicycle box may not be substituted for a piece of checked baggage and are subject to a fee of $52.50 – $56.50, based on applicable taxes.

Canoes and kayaks count as one piece of baggage and must be pre-registered at the time of booking. The maximum dimensions accepted are 300 cm (116 in) long x 45 cm (18 in) wide x 76 cm (29 in) tall, and the maximum weight accepted is 23 kg (50 lbs).

More information here >>