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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  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
" n! a" w/ w  @, dSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

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22 lbs
1 personal article
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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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7 v6 ^* ]$ N7 ]+ s7 v" PItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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8 U# p2 E2 u1 M2 P0 _* q3 ~Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
: k( ?3 G5 ?8 ?Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
8 n. _/ G! C$ H+ SAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
2 l# e0 x# \! oContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
5 p$ i8 i6 t% c: n5 r% X6 w; nNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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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.
For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
& @* Y3 Z& I4 o& r" ?! y5 s. X; aInternational Travel
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% M! P" m# T: _3 E" O3 uCanada'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.
1 o8 q  c0 ?! B0 ~1 G1 J. D, TCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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; f$ K% k( D7 Q2 l8 Z  W# _9 _0 i2 YStowage 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
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2 {0 D8 D/ n9 v) b. w& z- S 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 Q: Y* z0 A& [/ @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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Hazardous goods
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/ `1 H7 U' G; t- QPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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2 o! z% S& k( Q# ]+ O' [0 NElectronic equipment

4 p6 H& |( t1 k. A; n 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.
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Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page