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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5 W/ E1 |5 k- K: FEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

5 p4 b# O% k9 U9 j$ w  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
5 [- c/ d" ?* \See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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, I7 m8 w( l6 W0 n, x0 j(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article
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(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs

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4 S- i3 x: T+ A  M. G( lItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
( {- O/ T9 B( D6 VLaptop computers
$ f0 B6 F( S, u* R4 GDiaper 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.)
5 Y7 L: R8 q' k7 ]) q9 fPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
: A6 x% v/ W% v/ t6 `! {' l! kAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
7 K. C0 |: y- w+ |# }Containers carrying life sustaining items
" l$ D- H! I/ h! g; \Urns containing human remains
- d2 f5 ?/ u9 B1 w# d2 W3 yNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements
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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.
0 C2 l" k( a9 |0 _For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

' c7 ~8 j3 ]% m! z) N  \For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
( }, h, x: N) m" }8 H! v4 `9 JCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board
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7 |8 r+ }! k* b# i$ T  L  WHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
/ e% G& U- s" M. ]8 v5 rSharp objects
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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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! Q4 B* Y& _. O! {/ S  m5 VSyringes 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.

$ e4 C4 V7 I- K" DHazardous goods
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, G" J/ ~7 P3 |9 cPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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1 x1 ~$ x; {0 L; l" H; @Electronic equipment
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9 M+ h0 x* t* a! |* M& i1 N 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.

3 J. v1 S3 q% n/ APlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

Car seats and strollers
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( P" H3 i, V) V( R. @$ SPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page