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.

/ j, H1 u1 [6 T/ G$ I+ yEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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1 p# R4 Z$ P  z# p' C4 w  Maximum size Maximum weight
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; J0 O( Z8 X( U9 J(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

: d3 u( d; b2 ^9 w, U(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article
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+ ]- D8 E0 X: X9 ^' T(e.g. laptops).
/ }' i! m' V8 X$ K  b& Z( gSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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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:
- n  i6 y( h2 b# V) Y9 fCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
, m1 ?' b2 F. FDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
' g' _* D6 `$ l0 nIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
# u: D3 O" Q% A) k" N* n0 p2 yOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
5 @- |6 {. w( N& TAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
! m' _: A, W! kUrns containing human remains
% S: @0 s: k& T% NNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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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: \$ J! i1 d+ pCanada'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.
8 s: E3 X8 |- ZFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
$ R  E4 C: r3 J& Y# {/ VCustomers 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.
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+ {* h6 t# _: N& O+ x: R 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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4 T* y& n+ c3 U4 W# M3 ^+ H& H2 PToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

+ _2 X5 M- J) iSyringes 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.

4 E( M, P8 K3 V0 ^Hazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

8 l$ C# v5 p% e5 G! D$ z: X+ @Electronic equipment
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; ?5 H5 D1 V3 P7 |5 p 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.

* s$ j: G( N& r) k5 m- \8 }4 z$ ~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.

Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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9 D+ {5 t* a' ]$ ICar seats and strollers
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" G) C/ ]* [8 U& tPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page