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.

, I! M! @$ f3 y5 y9 a) ?, y  Maximum size Maximum weight
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( V% e$ ?( t# r+ v5 V(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
22 lbs
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1 G2 G" s* o* i/ }. }0 ~2 \(e.g. laptops).
8 w' c5 S# I. @% |3 RSee 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
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
! N& A; d  {6 x$ q4 sDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
4 J' @- p) j3 j8 B+ D7 UIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
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Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
! y& Q) L* L7 W. M+ N3 v0 INote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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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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6 U+ v/ N. B8 w' r; v) N8 ^4 e+ MCanada'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.
% h2 P4 m2 Y4 _- Y, VFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
$ J6 }$ V8 L* kCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

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. l8 {0 L$ T6 ~) s: {  xHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

8 B/ l- ~8 Y; C) L0 ]7 u 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.

5 J: C) A0 w) I( GSyringes 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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# ?0 d( N0 C3 g$ kElectronic equipment

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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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.

/ E& F4 y5 l8 S* E. J0 B/ q0 lPlease 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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+ j, T. a* N6 l2 m" k4 ^Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page