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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  f! E! Q0 V" {+ m( \Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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2 Y( D: r5 L& j2 I/ M- l+ e(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

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22 lbs


Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
7 Z8 g/ E9 v  J5 j& V& z9 cDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
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")
+ s1 B2 S& C0 I! [' cAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
1 i! I  E4 |" |9 D6 kContainers carrying life sustaining items
- u3 _# S5 P# i/ z. LUrns containing human remains
- f+ a9 |; q4 h4 H2 @/ rNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements

* X0 o! a4 j2 F) n1 eFor 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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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

" j' q% L, w$ ]" n" }/ EFor 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.
$ h. U7 ?7 h! ~) K+ s  oCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

) |' x% E& Y! `9 v* B7 k) ?Stowage on board

Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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# }2 F9 z) l) y* s 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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8 K2 `3 k0 S9 e) T2 o. Q4 I7 }0 k9 YToy 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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1 G! `# I/ m; y# J& hPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

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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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. T- b7 f3 J4 Q1 U8 m: ^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.

) j" [1 {# t6 e7 L8 cPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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Car seats and strollers

9 y$ L! V' @+ }: j4 T$ zPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page