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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" i6 r1 K# ?3 z3 n* j0 g  Maximum size Maximum weight
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(e.g. roller bags).
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% r6 ~* w# K1 e8 \7 w; k(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
- ~& @# R% ]) X" f( zSee 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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2 d7 S  _' ]0 ~& K8 u% k" ^Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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( h. `6 u9 w, {& Y( @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.)
: V0 ]1 D" H9 @Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
0 H; x+ o1 H( @* x: m9 ~. V7 `Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
# n; U+ T) j  @+ Z  J8 S4 KContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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).
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6 L" ~+ a' O- t+ G0 N8 Y& L4 z+ qCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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' h- b( b3 J- Q2 }% \9 n, fFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
+ w% _( l# ^* r+ o: j+ w! K( W% HFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
5 l8 G0 I+ D- |) Y  M4 A: c: f. LCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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Stowage on board

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."

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.

Hazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

Electronic equipment
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0 t" t9 o; O* J4 r 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.

+ f' n* P* N! }+ H6 aIf 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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Car seats and strollers

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