Air Canada

Air Canada does not allow strollers in the cabin but offers free gate check for small collapsible or umbrella-style pushchairs (max 25.5 cm diameter, 92 cm length). One stroller per child travels free and is returned at the aircraft door. Larger prams need to be checked at the counter. You can also check two items per child, such as a stroller plus car seat.

Air Canada accepts car seats meeting either CMVSS (Canadian) or FAA (US) standards, with both forward and rear-facing allowed. The one restriction: no car seats in Air Canada Signature Class, though exceptions may be possible through Reservations. You get two free checked items per child, so a stroller and car seat can both travel at no extra cost.

Air Canada is one of the friendlier airlines for sleep devices. Flyaway Kids Bed has been explicitly assessed and approved by their Cabin Safety Manager, assessed by their Cabin Safety Manager and documented in the Flight Attendant Safety Manual (Section 2.15.4.5). JetKids BedBox, Plane Pal, Fly-Tot, Fly LegsUp, and Flyebaby are prohibited. Stow when the seatbelt sign is on, and contact Reservations before travel to note your booking.

Bassinets available in Economy on international flights. Max weight 12 kg (25 lbs). Request through Reservations in advance, first come first served at departure. Infant must be unable to sit upright.

Special infant and children's meals available on international flights and in Signature/Business/Premium Economy on all flights. Order at booking or 24 hours before departure.

Families with children under 6 can board early before general boarding.

One stroller and one car seat per infant checked free on all flights.

Domestic and Canada-US lap infants fly free (taxes may apply). International lap infants pay 10% of adult fare.

Air Canada does not offer complimentary strollers at the airport.