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.

* D+ u+ P) r  \" b6 D6 ]: I- C7 @Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

5 o* J/ f% A. Z: s4 k  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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6 c' V/ K# r3 A/ m9 P5 \. j% J' G(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
6 I. L9 i& A: ~! B/ V' n9 W9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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7 v* H  a# m9 _+ A1 T: x9 t(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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' o0 H7 g& _' ~7 f(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

' |* W% K; ?6 \(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
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8 o% q) o( E% T: ~) j( BDiaper 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.)
% r. C- u; S6 W# J# i& g2 P' uPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
$ C& A, U' o4 k' w3 OAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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.
; v: ^+ T; B& \( r7 VFor 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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& P: e5 O" d7 k+ RFor 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.
' I: j% w% [0 e# y, x& e4 bCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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5 j: _' P! a8 c/ k) |Stowage on board

4 j8 [; r7 f! T3 w2 J0 |/ V1 [Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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* g: @9 h! A, C" g NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

. S( \7 N& m! k4 _6 j- LToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

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.

Hazardous goods
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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.

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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Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

3 ^# B# Y! ]- d- i, E( |Car seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page