aircanada Carry-On Baggage

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Air Canada employees are required to enforce carry-on baggage size and weight restrictions, as per Transport Canada regulations. Following these restrictions ensures the comfort and safety of passengers and crew while preventing flight delays.
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6 n# i- [5 x) w  fEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

8 N  ^/ G5 S- E: U2 w  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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22 lbs
1 personal article
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(e.g. laptops).
, p. `& g, t+ M  QSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
5 ^5 x1 k+ G, J9 M0 pLaptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
( a; x1 u# F. G3 x- ?7 mOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
7 L% V) u7 C9 r1 l& {7 vAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
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Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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- ~) J$ h. A8 P7 HSecurity Enhancements

- ^) P1 B$ z7 p+ fFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
* u$ h8 D; V: y) W( e- I9 rFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
; a$ U/ ]& k. ~' A2 hCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

0 Q3 n/ c' v: z/ b; nStowage on board

Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
# E% {1 l6 \1 _% q( v9 v/ B8 MSharp objects

- G2 L4 v, M/ { NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."
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9 v& F/ H' l6 |3 G6 z3 y5 `' }Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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Syringes or needles for personal medical use are allowed onboard providing the needle guards are intact, and that they are accompanied by the prescription medication with a printed label identifying the medication name and the issuing medical office or pharmacy.
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Hazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

- ?9 m7 ]7 z! @5 G- V+ ]; aElectronic equipment

PERMITTEDElectronic items can be placed in your carry-on baggage; however, before bringing an electronic item on-board, you may be asked to turn its power on at the security check.

2 ~& I+ B0 o  X; h; C/ P1 t8 fIf you are carrying remotely-controlled equipment such as toys, please ensure they are packed in your checked baggage. This will make clearing of your carry-on baggage much easier.

7 \7 Y7 a" [. D6 g! l5 vPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

Car seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page