GateSizer

Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit Air Canada's carry-on?

Yes, just. Exactly the limit on at least one side. A bulging pocket would push it over. It's too big for Air Canada's personal item (12 cm too long). On Air Canada's cheapest fare the carry-on costs extra.

Tight fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 23 cm
Checking
Paid add-on on Air Canada
55 × 39 × 23 cm, hard shell
Units
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Side the bag fails onPart that sticks outSizer frame

Tight fit

Exactly the limit on at least one side. A bulging pocket would push it over.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin
Cabin bagAir Canada
Length
55of 55 cmExact fit
Width
39of 40 cm1 cm spare
Depth
23of 23 cmExact fit
WeightNo published limit on Air Canada

Gate staff can still refuse a bag you can't lift into the bin yourself.

What you can do

  • Pack it before you measure. A full pocket can add 3 to 5 cm.
  • Air Canada charges for this bag on the cheapest fare, so add it when you book.
  • Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

We haven't checked this bag's size against the brand yet.

See bags that fit Air Canada

Air Canada rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Airline's page. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

Rimowa Essential Cabin against Air Canada's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55 cm55 cmExact
Width39 cm40 cm1 cm spare
Depth23 cm23 cmExact
Personal item: 43 × 33 × 16 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55 cm43 cm12 cm over
Width39 cm33 cm6 cm over
Depth23 cm16 cm7 cm over

Air Canada rules worth knowing

  • Carry-on: Economy Basic within Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean is personal item only. Included on other fares.
  • Air Canada uses automated bag sizers at some airports.

Airlines where the Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Frontier AirlinesSouthwest AirlinesAll airlines

Bags that fit Air Canada's carry-on

Biggest first.

Good to know

Will the Rimowa Essential Cabin still fit Air Canada when it's packed?

Only just. Keep the front pockets flat and the expansion zip closed, and measure it packed before you leave.

What is Air Canada's carry-on size limit?

Air Canada's carry-on limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, with no published weight limit.

Which other bags fit Air Canada?

Cabin Max Metz 30L fits with room to spare. American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage and Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 are right on the limit.