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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. x% R: C% k. d% D/ `Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

' \1 w8 z' m& X# g$ @: s4 }  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
& s: p% m7 G' FSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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7 }! F9 `  `" d1 A0 @, D; S- b$ r(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article

5 B3 _( I$ l0 o  w+ S$ N(e.g. laptops).
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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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
( l- a5 |& _& r7 FCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
' L  t- ]8 J/ \* vDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
- x- R% q9 n; N; }) W7 w9 ]In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
9 |2 C  B# A0 P! c) bOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
& E+ r4 z; n& J1 y; r2 kContainers 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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, M7 g3 W7 m. m# F5 U. |Security Enhancements

$ L# o) [) x  c; J) nFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
" K- ?0 l" _+ u8 x- a6 ?' a" CFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel

- W! K6 K0 h3 iCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

5 i6 r' S+ j- A4 z/ nFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
  \8 E2 R; }. ^! |/ ?4 c7 LFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
) ?' C+ E/ [. qCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board
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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
) Z" t; B& s. r1 \' gSharp objects
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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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, P7 P5 S7 h6 O+ @* A# z- I7 xToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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, \7 h: s# C, M- P6 C5 s; kSyringes 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.

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

/ {1 d3 K8 v% B 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.

0 e; B* |- b, xIf 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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3 B: W; s* u, s) ^8 I9 a+ \Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page