This Christmas vacation, we travelled to the United States to visit our relatives. Christmas was as usual celebrated at our daughter Nidhi’s place on 25 Dec. We gave thanks to the God for ensuring that we had a fruitful year. Early morning of 26 Dec, we set out from Toronto Airport to Washington.
As we were packing our bags, our son Nikhil said that he will take care of the baggage. He said that as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he is allowed three pieces of baggage. Thus, Marina and I packed one suitcase; Nidhi, her husband Jay and our grandson James packed one suitcase; Nikhil and his wife Rain packed one.
Immediately, I checked the Air Canada website and it said ‘Members of the Canadian military benefit from an enhanced baggage allowance whenever they travel on a flight operated by Air Canada. Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian military are entitled to check up to three pieces of checked baggage, each weighing up to 32 kg (70 lb) each. The allowance is applicable to the member of the military and is valid for both personal and duty travel.’
WestJet, a private Canadian airline also offers military baggage allowance for active and veteran Canadian military personnel for personal or business reasons. Canadian Armed Forces members are allowed to travel with up to four bags. They also do not charge overweight/and or oversized bag fees.
Porter, another Canadian private airline also offers baggage allowance. Canadian military personnel are eligible for an enhanced baggage allowance. Baggage fees will be waived for up to three pieces of checked baggage.
Another Canadian ultra-low-cost airline, Swoop, also offers exemptions for military baggage. According to Swoop’s website, any active or veteran Canadian military personnel are entitled to two checked bags free and one carry-on bag free.
“Canada’s women and men in uniform have made an unwavering commitment to defend Canada and Canadians, and they deserve the same solid support from their government. Canada’s new defence policy provides the resources and capabilities our members need to succeed in their missions both at home and abroad.” Parliamentary Secretary Sherry Romanado
REJINCES 
True heroes are recognised even on such matters which is commendable and such are skipped/unaddressed by many countries.
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Hope Airlines in India take a cue from Canada & extend similar facilities to defence personnel.
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Where are Canada’s armed forces stationed, aside from participating in UN missions? Are there any potential risks to Canada from neighboring countries, and what threats do they currently encounter?
The answer is clear.
However, Western nations prioritize caring for their veterans, unlike India, where defense forces undertake additional responsibilities and yet are deprived of their rightful emoluments.
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