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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% A; u  {1 {6 \- z) WEach 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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(e.g. roller bags).
9 Q; X1 A  y) v; M* e7 r$ z& ^0 @See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article
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  x% L* f" a, W9 f- f$ l8 l) o: rSee 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
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: c- F4 }  w( ]8 S) V. oItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
: x  o+ v: V: G' ^$ ?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:
& }9 _3 G9 b' ?' g; ]Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
( V+ `2 Q5 {' [1 h$ S8 ~& @0 O, {Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
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Urns containing human remains
5 x$ m7 B8 Z8 s$ X/ l5 ]7 ~Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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5 f* K( a4 d: f0 R# I3 x- |Security Enhancements
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: N% O, @1 p  M& w6 B( o& w) pFor 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
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0 z* h/ }5 k; T5 f  G5 e1 c& |Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

5 p' e" `2 K3 L, tFor 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.
& l$ F2 E/ i. S5 F9 f+ U5 bCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

! R  Q% |: B+ H; d) S4 }, KStowage on board
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3 V9 ]" W: ^/ EHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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! c; Z! X( Z3 q% I6 a NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

% Y4 }# ~4 d/ o# x: D3 y  I- I8 kToy 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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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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' Y" [( {% e6 k. DElectronic equipment

( U$ C% e. S6 k( q" @! T# z7 m7 F( |, k 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.

, |+ U% A8 G, s% v- IIf 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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Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page