Have you recently booked a flight with Porter? To avoid any stress or surprises at the airport, it’s important to know the airline’s baggage rules before heading to check-in and boarding your flight. Read on for all you need to know about Porter Airlines baggage rules.
Knowing how to pack and what luggage to bring for your trip often involves clicking through numerous airlines baggage policy pages, which are usually long and confusing. And rules for what you can and can’t bring on board always depends on the airline, your route, and cabin class. Get all the info on Porter’s baggage rules and policies right here and you’ll be well prepped for your next trip!
Porter Airlines Baggage Rules 2019
- Carry-on luggage: Porter allows for one personal item per passenger.
- Liquids and gels: A maximum of 100 millilitres (100 grams) for any individually packaged liquid or gel.
- Checked baggage: Checked baggage allowance and fees vary based on flight route and seat class.
- Sporting equipment must meet weight and size restrictions of baggage. Equipment typically counts as one piece of checked luggage.
- Other equipment and baggage: Porter permits mobility devices (wheelchair, walker, etc.) free of charge.
Porter Airlines Carry-on Baggage Allowance
| Number | One item is permitted for all fares except Basic. | One personal item. |
| Size | Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 40 x 23 x 55 cm (16 x 9 x 22 in), or 9 kg. Must fit in the overhead bins or under the seat, without assistance. | Personal items (purse, laptop bag) cannot exceed 43 x 16 x 33 cm (17 x 6 x 13 in), or 9 kg (20 lb) in weight. |
| Excess Baggage Fees | Additional baggage fees apply for items that exceed the allowance. Expect to pay anywhere from an extra $47.50 to $129.38 (taxes incl). | Passengers travelling with an infant can bring a diaper bag and a stroller/car seat for free. Passengers travelling with pet carriers will only be allowed to bring a personal item in addition to the carrier. |
Latest information from July 26, 2019. For more on Porter’s carry-on baggage prices and rules, visit their website.
Porter’s Checked Baggage Allowance
| Price | For base fares: all checked baggage comes w/ a fee. Fees start from C$32.50 for the 1st checked bag on economy flights. | Option Plus & Club Class: 1st checked bag is free. | Bags over the limits (32 kg and 158 cm & 203 cm) will be charged an additional $100. |
| Size & weight | L+W+H under 158 cm (62 in) and max weight is 23 kg . | Save on fees by paying online, versus at the check-in counter. | |
| Military | Active or retired Canadian and U.S. military personnel are able to check up to three bags for free, and will not be penalized for oversized bags. |
The latest information as of July 26, 2019. For more information on baggage prices not listed on this guide to Porter’s baggage rules, visit the checked baggage fees section of the website.
Restricted Items on Porter
| Carry-On Liquids | Liquids and gels in carry-on bags must not exceed 100 ml/100 g (3.4 oz) and must be in marked containers. | Liquids and gels that don’t meet these requirements will be confiscated at security. |
| Medication | Carry your medication with original prescription container. Alert cabin crew if you plan on using needles, and they will provide you with a disposal bin. | Give Porter 48 hrs notice if you have any food allergies, and they’ll remove it from the menu and create a buffer zone. |
| Other Equipment | Mobility aids allowed free of charge. Width/length need to be within the limits of the cargo holddoor. | Shaving razor without a removed blade. E-cigarettes and lighters: not allowerd in checked baggage but okay for carry-on. Cannabis under 30 grams allowed for travel within Canada only. |
The latest information as of July 26, 2019. For the most up-to-date baggage restrictions and allowances, visit the restricted items section of the website.
For more information, check Porter’s website here.
Tips for Baggage on Porter Airlines
- Airport Rules: Ensure that you are following the airport rules. In some cases at international airports, the airport may have different rules than those listed on our guide to Porter Airlines baggage rules. Verifying that you are following airport rules in addition to Porter rules will save time and help you get through security smoothly.
- Tips for Carrying Liquids: Remember to empty out your water bottle before arriving at security. Having an open bottle of water will lead to security stopping you, and is an issue that can often take a long time to resolve. Empty water bottles are fine to bring through security. Make sure you adhere to this rule, as any liquid over 100 ml is strictly prohibited.
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Disclaimer: Information correct as of July 26, 2019, obtained from www.flyporter.com. Always check the latest guidance with Porter Airlines before booking a trip.
