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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- m& O$ r# v9 h9 ^(e.g. roller bags).
; ~/ m- o$ Q7 L* E8 V7 G# E9 U6 C# `See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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5 w" ?  q' g, A+ DItems 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:
( t3 t& f: f  ?- _: EOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
0 h- o' e0 O! O* B4 \' x/ ]Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
1 Z$ m9 Q5 \5 t: p0 M' M6 GAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
" m+ W' U3 [/ k5 t6 ?3 ]5 XContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements
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4 g9 U2 ]3 [3 O+ BFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel

! J# u, i9 W9 w. y& f: }) q1 X/ xCanada'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.
For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
3 \. @7 P* i; u, o' G/ s! e. B. }Customers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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Stowage on board

9 O3 N& P/ `' V0 l1 f  @* [Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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( ]" I+ N2 m9 A% C4 H6 S NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

7 N8 a7 k, _; Y) x0 i  O/ ?Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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$ C, {" b0 g+ K0 ]% t- fSyringes 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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# G; W  Y' v7 K4 q' F+ e/ xHazardous goods

Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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& D! y, F% h& d# ^7 UElectronic equipment
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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.

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.
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Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

& d8 }6 T& u6 N) q( B' JCar seats and strollers

2 Y. T6 z$ F; iPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page