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.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
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/ }5 B8 l# t7 V. a1 D/ k- x(e.g. roller bags).
, {+ Z( T" H2 S5 a$ Z" iSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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  ~- l3 U) e, X8 u1 personal article
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9 g$ Z* T7 J! m2 Z# ]( H(e.g. laptops).
! L: I0 q7 D' o" Q( w# r3 WSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

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22 lbs


  l! A9 R7 J( IItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
1 S" ^1 o( N. N" ^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")
9 Y% U" E5 ^- Z; F6 M# KAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
! E! N" a! Y) ]/ q$ b* ~Containers carrying life sustaining items
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Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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2 k: b1 O7 ]3 kSecurity 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.
  p1 C8 {0 {/ o+ T3 ^4 {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.

For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
+ @$ Y6 t- L4 x7 D; Z8 [  eFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
- n  \+ m$ _% s! u1 @7 K  M" b- M  iCustomers 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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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

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 t# a/ W2 g2 W( Q4 B% S( dToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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8 y0 S  D3 E! _- W/ j3 W& TSyringes 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

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

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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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Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page