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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Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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1 personal article
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(e.g. laptops).
; h8 h6 K+ Z& Z& g9 e3 sSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

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22 lbs


Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
: B$ ^$ g( d( Y; F7 T8 e9 W. R9 |Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
+ }/ P! {: ~  Q  UIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
. l" Z; a. G& _5 A2 kPurses 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.

Security Enhancements

9 Y  i, k* p, w3 EFor 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

. V5 X1 {( ?5 F: tCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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: `; j  q3 ]: l/ l& i% [- I/ N+ 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.
& z! x2 T) l% F& ICustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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Stowage on board
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4 F% C. T1 w4 V0 KHeavy 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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& i  t4 b/ f( TToy 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.

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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 @* p. Z' T4 e2 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.

& r' E/ y! z: [+ XPlease 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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  I! d$ m# \  P+ V) SPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page