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.

' X% b' N: t7 Z$ ^Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

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3 `$ N4 N1 j+ u3 X1 standard article
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) z5 S1 L) }8 t(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
) T1 _& b. r3 f2 ]9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article
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$ h- m+ C4 M# ]9 H. k1 J* u5 ~5 F(e.g. laptops).
: P1 Q, X- Y+ z9 N% YSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
+ S( H, {! k* `" Y. x6" x 13" x 17"

7 v. C/ D/ ]6 L: \. j8 J(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
2 m8 m8 H; u, o( G, A7 UCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
# n* W: v9 c) n# L" O* uLaptop computers
. M5 Z  D' `3 m$ i- l; nDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
$ M9 n, [) }5 J* h* sIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
8 r! W6 {6 u. [/ I5 zPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
( K7 p! C- p! s2 `" w6 ^Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
9 |; w+ k8 P6 I8 q/ ]Containers 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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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.
% b0 X/ }% `* Y& h) z; {For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
7 u  E+ Z1 @  J  s" i3 B' WInternational Travel

5 Z& K, K4 y, VCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
1 E( T- E: D8 W4 H- [For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
$ I5 `' d, ^- y0 W% U& }( _; {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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Stowage on board

Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
6 s9 r6 |1 X6 _2 G  Q' hSharp 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.

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
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* M* N. v' }  u" f: Q( e  a( C; uPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment

" ]4 r1 ?0 L! `3 n 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.

$ k7 n6 q: y/ U" T! oIf 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

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page