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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Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

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(e.g. roller bags).
$ B7 e& @8 g. h& G) cSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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(e.g. laptops).
9 Q3 B# Y# a9 b, e+ I. E  ?% JSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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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")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
+ [, z8 s$ W' \& ONote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements

For a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel

. |. ~8 j* E# x$ l1 D4 p$ ICanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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+ S# Q' x. V6 @6 B; V3 _9 iFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
6 S+ E' I' }, N7 X* w' h0 A% PFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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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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0 A- ?0 m. E+ _! hToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

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.

Hazardous goods
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1 _" W7 X& u' B9 n2 |3 q) vPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

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2 V$ q0 T6 U+ x' z: E* T) I 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.

: E+ I+ ^2 Z" K5 W' DIf 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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Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page