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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% c1 q. h# {. @3 D# KEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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5 }. |5 Y7 j# a4 w: ~: h(e.g. roller bags).
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
1 personal article

# H1 i) o2 q" `! u(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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22 lbs
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8 d. q/ R) @3 Q8 UItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
( N1 \( E0 B+ L0 o. G  iCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
5 |; ~# p/ A5 O1 A* x" G& K; gIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
: n# J2 I4 X, @Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
: i3 D/ u: M/ W5 |# f0 r2 uPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
: O/ q$ n6 c# k; [& @Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
. X4 S" E1 s# o! \/ SNote: 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.
& M# K8 M* j6 o4 t, ?For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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/ X; _7 a6 w+ b  I8 lCanada'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.
' Q" A3 d& c) a" J* bFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
8 m$ \- {% b  m( J- E5 zCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

; h6 R5 S8 C! w* {0 D( vStowage on board

Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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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."
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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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8 j5 o; m* c5 p! mSyringes 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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% ?& S( d* u; I) wHazardous goods

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

3 ]9 K4 C4 W( N1 W( @6 X* I# {Electronic equipment
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( _+ s% b  \9 x1 s- _# H2 Y 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.
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8 F5 O7 F+ P/ p6 oPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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: z9 F' y; G! v) b3 m) N+ pCar seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page