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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2 V* p! S- q- W& N8 X: ?  K. qEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

+ r, h; A$ |) M; y$ n! W- Z$ L* ?. K  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
8 o& [' [; }- a6 \4 v/ R' qSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

" z9 X/ `8 W' V4 [(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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4 @3 O* j! a3 E; k# O/ ~, x(e.g. laptops).
8 r- l, g  u2 pSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

(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
1 S" q* T" z* b; b% r# PLaptop computers
/ \7 l  [- D& XDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
* k) j/ E* a' \& @& p8 M! rPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers 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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2 D& I3 Z0 ^  y" s. @$ ?, b6 USecurity Enhancements

# Q+ k# Y$ r2 z1 _" ^2 F/ Q9 p7 tFor 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 _, \4 C9 s. ?$ z) p# z& _/ T6 zCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

) y8 y" ]+ ?0 i* F; n1 E% Q, wFor 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.
( h4 q" v1 P, RCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

# h! K# j6 X6 k/ ]2 x2 Y$ \Stowage on board
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4 U- g6 I7 z( Z4 r3 o. ^3 pHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

8 O) j8 G( }7 a% f 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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" r! O! A: L$ x9 w% E' O" ZSyringes 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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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

" T; x' f% t5 a& W* B* N0 I. m' |Electronic 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.

4 @; P# \5 `+ r1 u' UIf 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
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: @2 Q6 Y0 g: B: [Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page