Air Canada said on Wednesday it would start charging for bigger carry-on bags from passengers opting for its lowest-priced basic fare for North American routes starting on Jan. 3, drawing immediate condemnation from Ottawa.

The first carry-on bag costs $35, and the second costs $50. You’ll want to pay for it ahead of time. Customers who arrive at the boarding gate with “ineligible” carry-on items will have to pay $65 for each item. Air Canada will also be making changes to its basic fare seating assignment.

Air Canada said on Wednesday it will start charging for bigger carry-on bags from passengers opting for its lowest-priced basic fare for North America routes starting Jan. 3. Passengers will now have to pay for larger items such as roller-boards or duffel bags,

Air Canada plans to bar carry-on bags and impose a seat selection fee for its lowest-fare customers in the new year.

Air Canada will impose carry-on bag fees for basic fare passengers starting Jan. 3, citing rising operational costs. Ottawa criticized the policy, saying it burdens Canadian travelers already grappling with

Air Canada's cheapest tickets purchased on or after Jan. 3 will no longer include carry-on baggage on certain routes. John Gradek, co-ordinator of the aviation management program at McGill University,