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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( X; T0 {6 E8 [Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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* g7 m7 v4 U) `9 a* f7 n5 t  Maximum size Maximum weight
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(e.g. roller bags).
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
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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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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
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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")
2 i6 D  W+ y3 M6 U# C. L+ ~1 MAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
8 _3 G, z; ~/ l- D. DContainers carrying life sustaining items
  @9 k) [3 H, GUrns containing human remains
3 y" z* \, I  B4 l: o- pNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security 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.
: D' }2 K4 @: [+ J- jFor 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.

For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
6 \& W( X) T6 x# O5 \% TFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
1 w: w! j. [8 U4 l4 d: q$ \5 ECustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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! ^4 p! `( t$ p5 s+ GStowage on board
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3 V# Q* Y  R3 n: t- x" e" CHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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- |6 ]: ~, W1 v- k5 p0 c+ c 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.

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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7 [' T5 i! O4 U' H) HElectronic equipment

3 E0 z$ g- f; ` 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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& w7 B, L: T1 PIf 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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2 |- |4 e; ?( T7 h  }$ u9 RPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page