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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4 O$ h" T' I1 Q, r8 I6 HEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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2 P% G! a" I& O(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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(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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7 d& @3 S3 Q( @$ A$ T(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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. e+ D( D( N1 H0 b$ z0 Z$ p, HItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
! \1 ]9 ~3 }8 X1 {6 kDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
8 E# S% {% a7 b* SIn 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")
/ ?& @  M, ^! e; u: C; WAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
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) {9 _: c" J$ b4 j3 I2 aNote: 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.
: D  y" k& X# S6 c# eFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
" A! d0 `" e7 F& bInternational Travel
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Canada'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.
' J; \- c, D  zFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
# ^- A' u2 P6 V5 tCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

' ~, g! B5 ?2 N/ P- A4 m+ GStowage on board

Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."
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+ _! [7 w3 A  O3 K$ N+ v  qToy 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.

7 W2 C( Y- l4 E/ F2 KHazardous goods

Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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/ I+ T& `6 V+ i+ c/ _/ k8 I" EElectronic equipment

% L, S. W" P% W6 x; V% r; P0 } 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

. i7 e. A# L4 a; U2 CPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page