Flair Airlines: baggage, bundles and travel points

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Published January 10, 2022Updated October 30, 20269 min readEditorial integrity

Flair Airlines Boeing 737 approaching Toronto Pearson

Flair Airlines sells flights from Canadian cities with a base fare to which baggage, seats, and other services may be added. Bank points, including Scene+, can reduce an eligible travel purchase. Before choosing a ticket, calculate the cost of the journey with the services you actually need.

Baggage: what is included and what costs extra

Personal item: a published maximum of 15 × 33 × 43 cm and 7 kg, included under the baggage policy.
Carry-on suitcase: a published maximum of 23 × 40 × 55 cm and 10 kg, purchased separately or included in an eligible bundle.
Standard checked bag: a maximum of 23 kg and 158 cm in combined length, width, and height, purchased separately or included in the selected bundle.

Flair’s baggage policy distinguishes the personal item from a suitcase placed in the overhead compartment. A ticket that includes only the personal item therefore does not include a carry-on suitcase. Measure the packed bag, including wheels and handles, then check the services in the booking basket for each passenger. Charges vary with factors such as the route and the time of purchase. A fee displayed for one reservation should not be assumed to apply to every other flight.

Choosing a fare bundle

Basic: personal item, without an included carry-on suitcase or checked bag in the current presentation.
Lite: personal item, carry-on bag, and Flair Express.
Plus: Lite services and one 23 kg checked bag.
Pro: Plus services and a change or cancellation option under the bundle conditions; a fare difference may still be payable.

Flair’s bundles page identifies renamed products: Basic was formerly Bare, Plus was formerly Basic, and Pro was formerly Big. Older names can still appear in documents, so read the actual services and conditions attached to your reservation. From September 15, 2026, Flair no longer sells the small 10 kg checked-bag product; its baggage page states that previously purchased bookings are honoured. This change does not replace the standard 23 kg checked-bag allowance.

The right bundle depends on packing and the flexibility required. One traveller with a small bag has different needs from a couple with two carry-ons and one shared checked case. Calculate services per passenger rather than assuming that everyone needs the same package. For Pro, read the exact change and cancellation deadlines and conditions attached to the booking. A waived service fee does not mean that every change of flight is free, and a more expensive replacement flight can still create an additional payment.

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Using points to pay for Flair Airlines

With Scene+ points, points can be applied to an eligible travel purchase under the program conditions. The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is a card that earns those points. The flight remains a paid ticket: this method does not transfer points to Flair to access airline reward-seat inventory. Read the Scene+ terms applicable to your transaction before paying, including the purchase requirements and the redemption conditions.

First select the flights and required options. After paying with the eligible card, check the transaction description and amount in the account, then the credit the program offers for your points. If a seat or bag was purchased separately, do not assume that its receipt is part of the airline-ticket transaction. Check the eligibility and treatment of each expense you want to offset with points, and retain the purchase confirmation as well as the redemption confirmation.

Search the dates and airports that suit the journey.
Add required bags and seats for each passenger and direction.
Read the bundle conditions and pay with the selected card.
Check the transaction and request an eligible points credit through the program.
Keep the flight ticket, option receipts, and points-credit confirmation.

Using points does not turn a ticket into a refundable fare or replace Flair’s conditions. If the dates change, the fare and services purchased determine what is possible and what remains payable. For a cancellation, distinguish any airline refund from the bank program’s treatment of the points credit. Review both records and retain the confirmations. Historical card promotions and former annual travel credits should not be used to price a new booking.

Before selecting a card, consider the expected points credit alongside the card fee and benefits you will actually use. Our credit cards guide presents Canadian options, and the points-or-cash calculator helps evaluate a redemption for a specific journey. Avoid applying for a card solely to offset a baggage charge without reviewing the product’s cost and offer conditions. If you already hold a suitable card, start with the points and benefits available on that account.

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Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $120
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$500Total$500Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $500
Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 12 months: Up to 50,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card offers an excellent welcome bonus.

Until November 1, 2026, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points, broken down as follows:

30,000 Scene+ points by charging $2,000 in purchases to the card within the first 3 months
20,000 Scene+ points by making $7,500 in purchases on the card in the first year

This represents a value of up to $500 for travel (including Airbnb).

With the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, you earn 6 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà par IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! grocery stores. FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.

Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:

Grocery stores
Restaurants
Entertainment centers

And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.

You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card also offers no foreign transaction fees, excellent insurance for your travel or purchases, concierge service, exclusive American Express benefits like the Front of the Line program.

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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 12 months includes the value of the welcome offer, the potential value of points earned in the first year and the value of foreign transaction fee savings as of May 22, 2026:

$300 in travel rewards (30,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Gold American Express Cardholders who make purchases totaling $2,000 in the first 3 months

$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) for making purchases totaling $7,500 in the first 12 months

$59 in foreign transaction fee savings based on the average annual amount of foreign currency purchases made per account over the last 24 months (saving on the 2.5% foreign transaction fee typically charged by other credit card issuers);

$398 corresponding to the potential value of points earned in the first year (38,500 Scene+ points) based on the average amount of purchases made, per account, over the last 24 months, assuming an average spend of 28% of purchases in categories eligible for accelerated earn rates of 6X, 5X and 3X points.

Maximum potential value after the first year = $957 (rounded to $950)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.

1 Offer Description and Conditions: The 50,000 Scene+ points offer (the « Offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Gold American Express credit card accounts (the « Accounts ») opened between July 2, 2026, and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the account), subject to the conditions below. All other program terms and conditions continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer.

To qualify for the 30,000 bonus Scene+ points (the « 30,000 Bonus Points Offer »), you must make eligible purchases totaling at least $2,000 within three months of the account opening date. To qualify for the 20,000 additional bonus Scene+ points (the « 20,000 Additional Bonus Points Offer »), you must make $7,500 in eligible purchases on your new account during the first year (twelve months). Eligible purchases mean purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and exclude payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other fees.

Fulfillment of the Annual Bonus: Bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you qualify for a bonus, provided the account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 30,000 bonus points and the 20,000 additional bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($2,000 or $7,500) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months or the first 12 months). If a supplementary cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 30,000 bonus points or the 20,000 additional bonus points, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, co-borrower or supplementary cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not delinquent, the credit limit is not exceeded, and the holder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement applicable to the account. All other program terms and conditions continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Eligibility and exclusions: You are not eligible for the Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or if you have been within the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this Offer.

Rates and Fees: The current annual fee is $120 for the primary card and $29 for each additional card (including those issued to joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the account are: 21.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions).
Rates, fees, features and benefits, which are described in the application statement, are subject to change.

Savings at Shell

Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 5 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with a Scotiabank Gold American Express Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 5 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 3 Scene+ points per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 5 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Note: Highest value of 12 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Gold American Express Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

Additional 3¢/L Fuel Discount Offer: Offer valid from October 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (“Promotional Period”), eligible Scotiabank credit and debit cardholders enrolled in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program who have linked an eligible Scotiabank payment card (an “Eligible Card”) to their Shell Go+ account will receive an additional instant fuel discount of 3 cents per litre on eligible fuel purchases at participating Shell-branded retail locations in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories (the “Eligible Provinces”) excluding Shell Flying J locations. Fuel purchases made outside the Eligible Provinces are not eligible for this offer.

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is in addition to the fuel savings available through the Shell Fuel Benefits Program and may be combined with other eligible fuel discounts, rewards programs, and promotional fuel offers unless otherwise stated in the applicable offer terms and conditions.

The additional fuel discount is available on up to 1,000 litres of eligible fuel purchases per calendar month for each Eligible Card. The 1,000-litre limit resets at the beginning of each calendar month.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$120

Additional card$29

Annual income required

Individual$12,000

Household$12,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

6xWith the partner brand
5xGroceries
5xEntertainment
5xRestaurants
3xGas
3xStreaming
3xTransit
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,460

2nd Year Value$461

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $1,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $1,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 1 years

Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $65,000 / 48 days

Calculating the complete trip cost

Consider a hypothetical booking whose flights, bags, and selected seats total CAD 250. That complete amount is the starting budget, rather than the advertised base fare. If the bank program offers a points credit for an eligible transaction, subtract the credit actually offered; do not assume that every points currency has the same conversion. For two travellers, add the services needed by each person. Sharing a checked case does not necessarily require buying two checked bags. Include a budget for any necessary services that have not yet been purchased.

Compare that total with another flight meeting the same needs: a suitable departure city, acceptable arrival airport, usable schedule, and required baggage. An earlier departure may require a taxi, and a different arrival airport may increase the ground-transfer cost. If one option adds an overnight stay, count the accommodation and transport. A lower ticket price can be offset by these expenses. Conversely, a direct flight with only the services needed may remain attractive after adding a checked bag. Match the actual journey rather than comparing two unrelated headline prices.

Checking airports and schedules

Consult Flair’s destinations and search your dates before organizing the stay. A listed destination does not establish daily departures from every Canadian city. For the airport, our Montréal–Trudeau lounges guide, Toronto Pearson guide, and Vancouver lounges guide provide practical information. Check the departure area and the access conditions: a lounge benefit associated with a card does not provide entry to every lounge. Also account for transport to the terminal and the time needed for baggage check-in.

When combining separate tickets, examine the connection time, baggage collection, and change conditions of the onward booking. Being able to buy two flights does not establish that their connection is protected. Before departure, reopen the reservation to check local times, exact airports, services assigned to each traveller, and check-in instructions. Keep a copy available offline. After a schedule change, review the ground transport, accommodation, and arrival pickup as well. If an intermediary issued the ticket, retain its reference and the airline reference when both are supplied, and identify the appropriate channel for changes.

For another Canadian carrier, our Porter Airlines guide presents another way to plan the journey. Search options that fit the actual dates and itinerary, then compare the services included. Follow our newsletter for loyalty-program changes and travel updates.

Is a carry-on suitcase free with Flair?

The personal item and carry-on suitcase are different categories. Basic currently includes a personal item, while Lite, Plus, and Pro include a carry-on. A bag may also be sold separately. Read the basket and confirmation to check the product, passenger, and direction. A suitcase exceeding the personal-item dimensions does not become free because it is light. Before purchasing a replacement bag for the journey, measure the one you already own against the appropriate category.

What are the personal-item dimensions?

The official page gives a maximum of 15 × 33 × 43 cm and 7 kg. Measure the packed bag, including protruding parts. Do not confuse this small item with the 10 kg carry-on suitcase, which has different maximum dimensions. If you plan to use an overhead compartment with a suitcase, verify that the appropriate service is purchased or included in the bundle. Recheck the rules before travelling, especially when using an older booking confirmation.

Can I still buy the 10 kg checked bag?

Flair says the product is no longer available for purchase from September 15, 2026, while previously purchased bookings are honoured. For a new purchase, inspect the current options in the reservation. The standard checked bag is presented with a 23 kg limit. If you hold an older confirmation for a small checked bag, keep it and ask the airline to clarify the service attached to that ticket instead of applying the conditions from a different new search.

Can Scene+ points be transferred to Flair?

The method described here pays for an eligible travel purchase with the relevant card, then requests a Scene+ points credit under the program conditions. It does not transfer a balance to Flair or create an airline reward ticket. Check the transaction’s eligibility and the credit offered in the account. If flights and optional services appear as several transactions, review each expense you want to cover. Keep both the original purchase receipt and the redemption record.

Does Pro make every change free?

Flair presents Pro with a change or cancellation option governed by conditions. A fare difference may remain when the replacement flight costs more. Read the deadlines, restrictions, and result displayed before confirming a change. The bundle name alone does not establish that a cash refund is available in every situation. Keep the change confirmation and check the new dates in the reservation. Also review separately purchased services to make sure they still match the updated journey.

Should every family member buy the same bundle?

Start with each traveller’s needs: personal item, carry-on, checked baggage, and seat. Compare the total of the available services or bundles for the group. A family sharing one checked case has different needs from a group carrying a suitcase per person. Check the conditions for each piece and the assignment of services in the reservation. Include both directions of travel in the calculation; a bag purchased only for the outbound flight should not be assumed to cover the return.

Do points change the ticket’s refund conditions?

A points credit against a purchase does not change Flair’s fare rules. After a change or cancellation, examine the ticket conditions and the bank program’s treatment of the points credit. Any airline refund and the points transaction are separate records that must be reconciled. Keep receipts and confirmations, then verify the final result in both accounts. A redemption credit should not be treated as cancellation insurance or as a promise that an otherwise restricted ticket will become refundable.

How should I compare Flair with another ticket?

Use the same dates and an itinerary that meets the same needs. Add required bags, seats, and services, then ground transfers and any additional overnight stay. For points, use the credit actually offered for an eligible expense. A low headline fare does not give the final cost of your particular trip. Equally, there is no need to pay for a service you will not use: calculate the booking against a practical list of needs and read the applicable conditions before confirming.

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