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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; ]: j  H2 M: _/ M( ]Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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+ B4 `* G. \- i6 t% f! C8 P/ @  Maximum size Maximum weight
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7 E$ F" O# m. Z! L(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article

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' o5 d  T, n5 c* f5 l1 iSee 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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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
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Laptop computers
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2 j/ ~1 W3 ]0 k5 m' cIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
0 B; Q1 F% s0 g7 l2 U9 f7 iOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
5 e& O& x" r+ m$ U5 _Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
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Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements

+ B: _. g3 K9 G4 ]7 _2 [6 IFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
' M+ y  N! b/ \" v- [- bFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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6 m& a! d( b5 }For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
9 Y, r2 V8 L# y  b4 k7 r3 E( d1 vFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
2 Q6 L( [. w3 `2 v: eCustomers 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

Heavy 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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6 E0 d# A( A! ~) J! N# lToy 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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Electronic equipment
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9 K6 h$ _) i: u' g. v0 _* 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.

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.
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; _) u4 q( f. S1 [( m4 KPlease 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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