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.
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  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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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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(e.g. laptops).
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
# ]9 R' N; a( U& ~& l; sIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
( Z. `6 n  }& D4 P6 R" g. ]Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
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Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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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.
: u( |9 H. n5 Y! _" vFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
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8 s! w( D3 Z8 q$ X( W5 SCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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For 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.
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Stowage on board

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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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9 Q2 h/ \# T. o; y& iToy 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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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment
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  U9 ?+ `! ?: p' Y, D& u4 c3 jIf 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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) i8 B! s4 a: D7 S- |5 MPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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7 V' v+ I1 X4 {" K+ B& sCar seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page