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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Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  O4 x" V/ g7 R  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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! a7 R1 f, u0 r3 j3 O2 M/ c! t(e.g. roller bags).
" T  f/ M2 }: ySee 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
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: @4 Z! ~1 z8 J9 r(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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- A( U' l$ K& y* L$ d$ r! NItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
, I+ r* V. t% [0 B8 JCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
% {) |$ \6 k( `* d7 B: p( SDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
+ {/ `" z6 W. F; Q6 lIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
. b9 r* B: E+ u' d% S0 R% _Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
0 p* R) [( `. M/ X+ rPurses 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
2 b# m; I: j$ m6 v. A  {3 M6 VUrns containing human remains
; b7 W$ l% w2 `! XNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security 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.

3 O+ V: A/ Q6 t% p  Q+ ZFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
% G2 P7 B9 d0 VFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
- g4 a+ Q; t9 b6 i: Z" FCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

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.
Sharp objects

; r% Y+ ^9 |( D( m" Y 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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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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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

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* m9 s9 o8 g4 R* E: ^1 u 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.

: V* M4 s4 |4 h7 `3 n- H* WIf 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.

. ]) q) |* b6 V: tCar seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page