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.

% ^( ~' S$ r1 m  F( t8 PEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

6 ~" \' u* `* l: t, `: z/ w  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

+ T& @4 K2 M4 W(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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(e.g. laptops).
0 V4 w" I5 a' H5 ISee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
2 r8 u# ~4 T2 x: F0 ^9 Z. D6" x 13" x 17"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs


' s6 ~; M" ~$ d: y6 EItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
8 C- s0 Z/ F! _; _/ T. g- TLaptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
9 n- H, T# x" d  rIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
" h: F; C/ h. x4 R/ pContainers carrying life sustaining items
" p2 S4 v5 d) E8 e( g" f0 X- F9 yUrns containing human remains
4 v7 H* x; H: a) W/ r1 s2 aNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

1 X6 n6 ]0 ]9 Y5 J8 r! _Security Enhancements
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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).
4 }  h) Q4 @8 p$ o! MInternational Travel

3 A6 D+ W& s0 p& x9 a: H* yCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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7 S! }2 ^8 j" o& u* h" AFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
% O8 Q' B( M* Y% y8 h* g" V! MFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
* X. O5 g% z! ~& M2 Q* ~4 |/ G. @. }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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+ X- b9 V7 ^0 N* x  qStowage on board

4 E. g8 E( u- o$ g8 PHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
  W5 k% O5 W) E5 B1 ]Sharp objects

NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

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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Hazardous goods

Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

. ]5 a0 [, n. o" s' d  PElectronic equipment
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. b) T2 f" S/ l 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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" N7 N  A: ?6 B3 O. S6 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.

* }# K! f" ^9 H( N4 d$ d" o7 K2 s; kPlease 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