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.

Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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: h, C* y% V  S8 }; s5 l  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

) R1 ]! G( |# R, H; L7 c' A(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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9 [& W' U" t$ v" \, x(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs


6 a& ?6 L9 g) L2 X% gItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
* e. z  U% b/ a# g. dCarry-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:
! s1 @$ p; U# ]Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
8 ~/ R3 f5 i5 sAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
& q( V  f! ^2 \# n: vContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements

( p) W5 `. t+ L0 z  `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.
( }6 y9 V7 e6 K/ F$ ZFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel

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.
* o3 q$ L  k5 C: o9 E; @% ZFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
- d+ i) X, [8 A3 R; pCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

0 U, W8 e2 d  N3 e+ `Stowage on board

( u: O" G2 t1 A6 Q3 qHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
( ^9 C) j- L% B/ Q9 MSharp objects
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* |% v  z2 ?5 p9 z6 c9 c) T 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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  l+ y5 L0 j( e  r4 M* Y( g5 |! ?0 LToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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) ]& f/ `, X3 Z( L* aSyringes 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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1 Q, ?& q. o7 l" {+ _# G- w# p9 Q" DElectronic 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.
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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.

Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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* |7 Y8 Z- M4 ~5 C0 [Car seats and strollers
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/ D6 h" J. s( VPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page