Air Canada CEO to address lawmakers on carry-on baggage fees

By Allison Lampert and Rajesh Kumar Singh

MONTREAL/CHICAGO (Reuters) -The CEO of Air Canada will address a Canadian parliamentary committee on Friday about carry-on baggage fees, according to a meeting notice, after Canada’s largest carrier this month announced new charges for some passengers.

Lawmakers in both Canada and the United States have criticized airlines in recent weeks for levying additional fees on luggage and seat assignments, following an outpouring of anger by passengers on social media.

Analysts say ancillary revenue earned from charges like baggage fees has become the mainstay of the airline business worldwide. Ancillary revenue is estimated to jump 26% year-on-year to $148.4 billion in 2024, accounting for about…