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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' e( V+ p' m' z6 w& a: N, zEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
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- o0 r) n. }7 tSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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  k: G: W: \: W+ H5 u8 X  S5 g6 J& V(e.g. laptops).
% I) `% U* `0 q$ \! }4 u4 L% N9 kSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
/ ~3 R5 m: w7 }* W0 B& |' M! FIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
' p) E/ p$ z' E! W' V; UOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
* l* j; k6 R. K, o7 `6 RAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
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9 c% w: C) ?% s: y5 F' b/ }+ ?( hNote: 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.
( }+ J6 ?, E# S5 g4 QFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel

, Z& g$ m5 f$ e  BCanada'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.
! F8 M) {+ `: oFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
  a6 Z+ D0 c1 l" b$ J% ?; |: KCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

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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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' r# B: ]% d/ U. q& v5 _ 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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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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- r! P* v  `3 x1 l+ lPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

Electronic equipment

/ Q2 R3 `' [7 y% }$ |8 t 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.

1 e7 B: E: w: JPlease 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