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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(e.g. roller bags).
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9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

+ b8 e0 f. Q; n8 t! v+ K+ L(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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  ]. X! t' F3 ?: \8 s4 O1 personal article
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(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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(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
9 \+ v; x( k4 t# Y9 @3 U- vLaptop computers
" B$ V! z8 g1 i" m9 R. l7 p- T; CDiaper 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.)
+ i# t. M. z. B' i" y9 a  uPurses 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
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8 R% j4 n# E, V9 aNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements

" g% K0 d- W# k  i- E8 VFor 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
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# P) [& j# F3 w; `2 L' ~; kCanada'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.
3 C% n- \* g# h: H# KFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
( I1 B* A7 U" g! VCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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" C1 u' V' ?% m8 V' t, q# Q1 wStowage on board
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8 l' F6 `4 E- C2 g# EHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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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Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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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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5 Y. C' q$ {1 H) l' }Hazardous goods
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1 ^" D4 i' f1 D; b( x- F! q5 f! DPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

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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.
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- U' n0 s- b# HIf 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.

; z( ^9 R" ?# E# g- x. c8 O* SPlease 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