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.
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  Maximum size Maximum weight
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# y; s9 u/ F. w9 d5 s  p5 s$ g(e.g. roller bags).
5 j* v% W1 ^. Z  D! L) LSee 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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See 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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" R; f/ Z. L1 Z0 O# ]( j! t3 QItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
' n% X' [/ ^; k" eIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
1 i, z6 k  X% P4 K3 QOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
- V# \8 n% p4 K+ lPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
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" F" Y5 D; u* r) JUrns containing human remains
- A$ }3 |9 r+ Q' L7 J" p4 JNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements

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).
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5 _+ F% J$ x0 D# `Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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' K9 L  r0 f/ Y, G8 R4 r  y4 N+ R" ZFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
# M! @8 T' @' @9 SFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
; k1 S- {/ a" y. Q3 x/ {Customers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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: A9 i6 M5 A. ~Stowage on board

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Sharp 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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8 t( a3 S; B$ _, j4 kToy 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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Hazardous goods
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) b! h4 h- r) [0 }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.

, N1 l, z8 J( a0 D+ ?. X: lIf 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.

# o& m/ u( P2 {8 e) W( q2 t) rPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

Car seats and strollers

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