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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. D, ~9 I9 o1 B% ^+ D6 m% \6 B- I* ^Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
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(e.g. roller bags).
% h# Z: l( D& ]$ {6 b! K; B, vSee 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
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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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(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
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
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. h6 n& n1 ?6 @$ |* ^4 L$ Z7 dPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
( ?- ?* v5 u6 p7 w0 \Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
: ~) I: {$ N, Q7 {0 uContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
. S& L' A2 `1 `& aNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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* S; H2 t2 x+ y% F: MSecurity 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.
For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel

3 g) {/ e' v4 m; sCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

& G) T4 S  }; s" x4 V4 E0 zFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
+ S: j; {* w# ]: _* F. G  SFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
8 O$ F( T! ?8 }, C$ Y) w2 DCustomers 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
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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
5 F% [7 r9 i- n6 b( @4 `4 oSharp objects
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) i0 u" Z5 n* j" \- n* U 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.
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: L* f0 Q+ H* O  V/ V* M$ FSyringes 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

Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment

' D- C- o1 M2 | 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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- m: B# W6 b/ h0 fIf 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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) A) Y/ y6 ^) b- T6 GPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page