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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1 c& E; j. D5 {& H( I. F9 oEach 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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- ]$ S" R% {; G5 L- L) CSee example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article
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(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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9 t9 r9 D  U3 O1 d(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
' `: X3 a; i4 X- d3 j3 K' l( EIn 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")
Assistive 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.
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. {' Q, R: L; U3 J" z+ ], ySecurity Enhancements
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8 _8 t2 i2 u+ f, a0 r& o- lFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
8 p" w1 M% F* H% w5 SFor 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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For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
; x! P5 y- u6 R2 \% e. yFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
/ h9 p  _/ ^6 U6 v- gCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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+ Y  G5 V( ^2 V/ `9 Z: uStowage on board
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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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Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

1 _1 Y- B5 [# p+ x: H+ L6 n# T' F% ySyringes 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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Electronic equipment
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2 M7 w' J% P" F$ O* o! n' A 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 [4 l( W9 U: }# X! VIf 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.
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0 a% `8 _7 G( h$ v- ]7 NCar seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page