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( ]1 L+ x6 K5 eEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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; v/ d) ~4 i& s" k0 W3 _  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
. c" `" R0 ?8 `$ R% X3 DSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
/ Q! H' r) A# [9 bCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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  d& ~3 e" _0 L) s. E5 UDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
# }) F; C" d" h% {% Q' x! ]In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
  I6 ~) a: t8 e+ q" e, j0 E1 eOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
$ L% c: ~, ?6 i# Q8 LPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
2 I5 i2 P, O7 ?: |$ n* w/ ?Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements

, v% R5 U* A# K5 z# ?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

6 v) r5 L9 `0 [/ R. eCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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, B# U/ \# J" fFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
& W+ v: L: \0 a7 `: Z; J- v" q" S  [For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
7 K1 S- e# M; l% S( k/ |" s, UCustomers 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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; O% t  ^+ k! d$ e0 y" aHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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: T% |8 t; ?* g 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.

5 G) N+ W2 t8 a& 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

2 d; D- X1 Z1 F- z: s) kPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

Electronic equipment

' z% n! W5 \9 J$ \0 i 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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If 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