Air Canada expands policy to permit three free mobility aids per passenger

Air Canada unveiled an updated travel policy that allows customers to carry up to three mobility aids free of charge, including personal devices, adaptive sports equipment, and patient lifts. If a piece is too large for the cabin, the airline will transport it as cargo within Canada at no expense. Meghan Hines, who leads the airline’s accessibility advisory committee, said the clarified rules let people with disabilities travel without having to explain or defend their needs.

Rachael Pinnock, chief commercial and impact officer of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, welcomed the decision, noting its significance for recreational and high-performance athletes. The change arrives after the Canadian Transportation Agency ordered WestJet to remove a 136-kilogram weight limit on mobility aids, deeming it an undue barrier. Both airlines are now moving toward more inclusive practices for travelers with disabilities.