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.

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(e.g. roller bags).
6 W* y3 u. Z# D7 V2 H% fSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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22 lbs
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5 }# {- S- |' \0 e(e.g. laptops).
1 I3 `9 k7 B7 T! hSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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8 c/ j4 @+ a: v, Q5 w(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
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.)
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6 c( w" Y! v' |4 CAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
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$ S) Y  J# r: k5 H- F* A) |9 LUrns containing human remains
4 t$ C: _$ s  e/ lNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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0 K  r! d. N8 H1 |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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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.
6 q8 Y, m; |  _# QCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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7 ?; W8 {; A$ X$ G' h1 O" jStowage on board
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& }8 _1 i4 ~- ~6 Q: w0 VHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

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

* u) `5 J) Y$ J1 _+ T# v5 tToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

% Z$ U- A: H) ?$ g8 T% X* ESyringes 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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+ J1 p9 y* H$ s$ |2 A) oPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment
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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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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.

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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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page