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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  D9 A) W4 R2 C; _Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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  Maximum size Maximum weight
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(e.g. roller bags).
! k" E" i4 J3 G- rSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article

2 T9 Y* R0 |: ](e.g. laptops).
6 L9 v/ o! I4 @/ f$ |# OSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
! I$ s4 m( n1 q$ o% g6" x 13" x 17"

, S& |6 H7 e& Q( B(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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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.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
4 y# Q5 J5 v3 l$ f+ L9 CAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
( u! R! L/ j# i) E  }Containers carrying life sustaining items
2 I* }: r6 p% }( EUrns containing human remains
! t1 `% x. s: n( n2 e  \2 XNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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7 p- l! R  z) M% uSecurity 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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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

' G- j. E$ O* Y/ KFor 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.
+ T* K' Q8 j* Q. ACustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

( b7 D4 {5 l% X0 N) p' w: n9 B4 ~- hStowage on board

  T% O' y6 Y8 x+ H& K  h2 iHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

( k" k7 ?* f( E NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

  w) S5 J7 t) p- rToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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2 x' n: ~1 F5 c# t' BSyringes 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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Electronic equipment
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* G  t$ c  L- ^$ H; T+ b 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.

3 X) l4 J6 \  p' }6 cIf 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