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Porter Airlines Carry-On Rules

Official baggage policy

Under the seat

Personal Item

Included

43×33×16 cm

16.9×13×6.3 in

One personal item up to 43×33×16 cm on all reviewed fares, including Basic. Numeric weight limit is not specified on the reviewed public allowance/FAQ; do not interpret this as unlimited weight.

Overhead cabin bag

cabin bag

Eligible fare or add-on required

55×40×23 cm

21.7×15.7×9.1 in

No weight limit stated

Standard, Flexible, Freedom, Navigate and Ultimate include one 55×40×23 cm main bag plus one 43×33×16 cm personal item. Basic includes only the personal item; select Basic fare in the checker. The current public allowance and FAQ do not state a numeric weight cap: unknown is not unlimited. Measure the packed exterior conservatively; no explicit wheels/handles definition was found.

The source does not say whether wheels and handles are included, so measure the full external size to be safe.

Fares & cabin classes

Basic Economy

No overhead cabin bag

Personal Item: 43×33×16 cm

Basic: no standard carry-on or GatePorter service. Personal item only. Basic Express, offered at web check-in or the airport on the travel day, adds a standard carry-on; availability and price require booking confirmation.

Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×23 cm

Standard, Flexible and Freedom: main bag plus personal item; Basic excluded.

Business

1 cabin bag

55×40×23 cm

PorterReserve Navigate and Ultimate use the same standard carry-on size. This selector maps the premium fare offering, not a separate Business cabin.

Baggage fees

No reliable fixed price is listed here. Check your booking for the cost of adding a bag; an unlisted price does not mean it is free.

Official baggage policy
How to use this policy

Check cabin bag dimensions, weight and personal-item limits separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.

Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Porter Airlines liquids policy

CATSA rules: 100 ml containers in a 1L transparent resealable bag. One bag per passenger.

Family & Infants

Infant (under 2)

Lap infants under two may have one additional diaper bag. Infants and children with a reserved seat receive the applicable standard allowance. No reduced-fare percentage or extra full cabin bag is inferred.

Stroller

A collapsible stroller is carried free in addition to checked allowance; it may be checked at the counter or accepted through GatePorter with arrival-gate return. Non-collapsible strollers or those over 50 lb must be checked.

Car seat

One car seat is carried free in addition to checked allowance, at the counter or as a GatePorter item. Cabin use requires separate confirmation of seat booking, approval and installation.

Children's allowance

Infants and children with a reserved seat use the standard allowance for the fare. Playpens and other infant beds count as checked baggage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Porter Airlines cabin bag size?

Porter Airlines: Basic: 43×33×16 cm. 55×40×23 cm needs an eligible fare, add-on or exception. Porter Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 55×40×23 cm (21.7×15.7×9.1 in). The source does not state whether wheels and handles are included; measure full external size to be safe.

Does Porter Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on?

Porter Airlines: No weight limit stated. See the official policy page for fare-specific notes.

Does Porter Airlines allow a personal item?

Yes. Porter Airlines allows a personal item up to 43×33×16 cm. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

How strict is Porter Airlines about bag size?

Porter Airlines has medium caution enforcement. Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Additional notes

Sources and scope

Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.

A pet carrier uses the standard carry-on allowance. GatePorter is not an oversized-bag service. Some destinations collect main GatePorter bags at the baggage belt, including US arrivals at Toronto-City and Chicago-Midway; keep passport, medication and valuables with you. No universal aircraft-bin comparison or unlimited-weight claim is supported.

Keep exploring

Rules can change. Always verify with Porter Airlines before flying.