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
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
0 u; L, G. U' ~' F% V/ CSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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(e.g. laptops).
4 @! E0 N: k0 g1 _$ ZSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

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22 lbs
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' S- m; T+ n0 lItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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Diaper 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.)
* _" g. t+ a& F$ \" \7 ?" @Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
9 j1 s' @; C; P2 hContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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6 c% _' {. Z, u2 V% C- OSecurity Enhancements

8 }3 s5 b4 V- i) nFor 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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Canada'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.
For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
2 y  g4 C+ ]8 N+ a+ ~0 G/ |Customers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

+ ^8 a1 S4 D1 i7 {- yStowage on board
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! K# p6 s6 g7 y# E4 b# w* I2 DHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
$ m3 q6 X3 ~+ s0 |$ s5 USharp 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."

, I8 ^4 t# e; J- g1 UToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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7 U. p: g" @  `! n) L3 }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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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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, P7 M2 X4 q2 h6 _- q8 PIf 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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Car seats and strollers

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