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.

7 K# U1 K' F7 bEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
, G8 R6 E% v7 Y! `See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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; b/ v2 p8 F$ j+ W! k2 n( G- S& A: p(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
0 r  C6 d: _! E. u" |See 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
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
2 g  P. ^5 [. }" H0 MDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
0 N" q) A2 Z% z7 \In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
1 q# F& Y/ Z8 UOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
1 Z# e* w! v  R1 d: x% Z* u! vPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
( }2 n) n+ O2 ?' Y/ xContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
3 G8 a5 h8 s/ r' `, r: b' A% wNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements

$ X* r1 b5 a3 I5 Z# D: IFor 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

4 D( I& l7 W6 I" F& |- T4 F) wCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

4 B- `5 G4 z+ {2 U1 _1 rFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
+ j- Q/ I5 z% Z3 kFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
- e% m1 K( G0 l. ?4 E" rCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board

6 `4 H: N1 d) vHeavy 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 `& v) W) x5 x9 v, @Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

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.

! n' P" X: I8 C4 d& a" g: @" ~Hazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment

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.

0 H# ], X& ^0 z- l5 m- }: RPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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Car seats and strollers
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6 c0 ^  f6 |0 b6 w3 \Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page