Northwest Airline and International Flight Luggage

[seamare]

We have always just flown US and now we are going to Vancouver. Is this considered an international flight and what is the check luggage regulations? Will we be able to have one checked item free?

[thinfool]

We have always just flown US and now we are going to Vancouver. Is this considered an international flight and what is the check luggage regulations? Will we be able to have one checked item free?

 

Yes, it is an international flight, but you will find that the airlines, in their inimitable quest for revenue, have included Canada in their add-on luggage charges. However, you should verify this with Northwest. It will be on their web site, or you can call them.

 

The international aspect will become clear when you have to clear Canadian customs after you deplane in Vancouver. :D

 

International flights to Europe may still have a luggage allowance, but Canada generally does not.

[Haligonian]

NWA defines "domestic" as travel within the US or to/from Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands. Therefore, your flight to Vancouver is "international" which affords you 2 free checked bags, with each bag weighing up to 50lbs and not exceeding 62 linear inches in the three dimensions.

[steve20832]

Everything you need to know is on Northwest's website. Canada to/from the U.S. is an International flight so follow the International luggage rules. http://www.nwa.com/travel/luggage/checked.html

If you have not booked your flight, also look into flying to Seattle and taking a rental car, train, or bus to Vancouver. 95% of the time, it is less expensive.