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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& J7 O: B0 E- c. E4 T, G) _: ?Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  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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1 Q1 r! }; R" i# ?$ z% R(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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  P/ `; z, Y  P1 p, C. |6 CItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
& H$ }5 V- z* E& f: n( ~Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
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In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
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1 j0 [' H: H* q$ |* F4 K" zAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
/ K0 b8 k' N! _* w/ D% _Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
/ z" u" C- n) o% T  r& H" K1 Y, XNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements
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  W7 r/ e* q3 R6 s$ |& xFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
4 O7 n8 ?1 Q  sFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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+ h  d# Y2 e% jFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
2 g3 a3 x& X% u( ?! l% ?- R5 aFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
. T/ ~( e$ ~; E, S, aCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board
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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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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 [: S' a# f" W9 O% p( wSyringes 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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3 l4 d$ T1 e. N8 C/ Q  i4 nHazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment
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- `* D  H9 b5 D( [1 S/ @- V 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.

If 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.
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0 T+ Q/ @2 C; b$ x9 ]: mPlease 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