Pacific Coastal Airlines flies Canada's west coast, with local flights based out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Please note that even these smaller airlines have begun to charge for 1st bags, in this case $31.50 for a first checked bag on Pacific Coastal.
Carry-On Allowance | 8 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 7 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 7 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 7.3 / 10 |
Be sure to check out our sister-site, Airline-Pet-Policies.com, for information about flying with your cat, dog, or other pet.
Pacific Coastal allows a maximum of 2 piece of carry-on baggage. One standard piece (23 x 40 x 55 cm) weighing no more than 10kg / 22 lbs, and one smaller personal item sized at a maximum of 16 x 33 x 43 cm, also limited in weight to 10 kg / 22 lbs.
The following items are permitted as part of Carry-on baggage allowance:
Carry-on bags
Suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases
Pet carriers not exceeding the under-seat dimensions (additional fees apply)
The following items (ie: personal item) are permitted in addition to your Carry-on baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats)
Mobility Aids (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers)
Strollers (collapsed)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Child restraint devices (ie: car seats)
Medical equipment (such as CPAP and sleep apnea devices) and Personal Oxygen Concentrators
Purses (Female and Male) – maximum dimensions 10” X 8” X 12”
Pacific Coastal Valet Service
Pacific Coastal Airlines offers planeside valet service as an option for customers to stow their carry-on bags. Due to the smaller dimensions of overhead storage and under seat space, passengers may place larger carry-on items on a planeside cart before boarding. These items will be identified and returned to the cart for retrieval at the foot of the aircraft stairs as customers deplane. Look for the Valet sign and find your bags waiting as you deplane. Fragile or high-value items must be carried into the cabin with you, as long as they fit the carry-on dimensions of the aircraft. They should not be left on the planeside cart.
The maximum dimensions for Valet Service items are 9" x 15.5" x 21.5" (or 23cm x 40cm x 55cm) including wheels and handles. The maximum weight for Valet Service items is 22 lbs or 10kgs.
TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules
CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions
E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
Pacific Coastal has recently begun charging for a first checked bag on it's lowest priced fare class, Bravo. Be sure to note which type of ticket you are buying, to know whether a free checked bag is included in your ticket or not.
Bravo Fare
1st Checked Bag - $31.50
2nd Checked Bag - $42.00
Classic Fare
1st Checked Bag - Free
2nd Checked Bag - $42.00
Encore Fare
1st Checked Bag - Free
2nd Checked Bag - Free
QuickPass Bravo Fare
1st Checked Bag - Free
2nd Checked Bag - $42.00
QuickPass Classic Fare
1st Checked Bag - Free
2nd Checked Bag - Free
QuickPass Encore Fare
1st Checked Bag - Free
2nd Checked Bag - Free
All bags are limited in weight to a maximum of 23 kg / 50 lbs. Size dimensions are a maximum of 62" in linear dimensions.
Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?
Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept
Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023
Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023
Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Additional pieces of checked luggage (3rd bag +) will be charged a fee of $94.50 for each bag, regardless of fare class.
Oversize and Overweight bags will also be charged a fee of $94.50. Be sure to note that no overweight bag may exceed the maximum allowed weight of 32 kg / 70 lbs.