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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7 C  u6 e8 u  t2 W/ z  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

$ f2 ~" U2 W% k3 F$ ](wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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9 z* ?8 e" ]) S& p4 w2 J(e.g. laptops).
7 Y' L' D, L/ ^% X& SSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-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:
$ Z% U3 ^% m0 [. `* b$ QOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
% m# p1 K/ R! s: ]- B' o0 b% UPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
2 i1 V! M) V. O& F( pContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
2 w) E/ t) s1 c! k/ r8 U% ANote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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.
# E+ B: n  t- eFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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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.
5 _- h7 s0 g: n: v' B" zFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
! e- l) g& V2 qCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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, N% T$ Q4 s# \/ B) |4 W( ]- [Stowage on board

; |8 R/ q! b6 l3 F6 HHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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6 ]9 V" L' j/ x# I9 _; `4 o 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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; ~* p  a4 K2 J/ d4 p; L2 ^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.
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9 j# E+ h9 n! r' c; oHazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

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# o4 E# `; ?  q. ? 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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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page