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.

% w1 p' l/ U! ~& q; YEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
: N+ \) I" ?1 \' @# O( p! o" L5 xSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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# P( `) N8 {5 G(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
+ m7 g/ v8 w0 I2 w8 }See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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, g/ {5 C9 B+ ~) ]Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
" ^' l  b1 }1 T4 m( ICarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
% l! I0 G5 x( T( wLaptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
& j) _( ]1 Y1 GAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
% g5 W6 X/ v$ n" ]9 _$ b% {Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements
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. y1 @7 v/ C, Q+ T' N# g: aFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
& q" d4 q! L! ^For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
; N: R( H! t0 l' |* S3 HInternational Travel
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
3 ~( e$ S1 P. g& w  PFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
. g/ S, h- x# d9 S, o8 f0 V2 iCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board

) p, i$ B, P) F) THeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

. ^: k# p3 c% e4 c1 }& W NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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6 W: z4 Q, @5 y. p$ LSyringes 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.
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Electronic equipment

3 N, ]0 ~' [! q8 j+ T, ]+ p 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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. t# w0 M9 P1 a0 QPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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Car seats and strollers

) u! E7 y0 Q5 [Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page