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.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
6 P. O- t8 e* q& T# u1 standard article

(e.g. roller bags).
% p" I6 j" D* H2 ~/ {See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
/ ]# a2 o  [+ a2 a- O0 FLaptop computers
( m5 r% K6 k: y. eDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
% [* Q8 [8 U; g- U, A9 A1 Q, d* vIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
' B. e9 h) x8 F4 K9 o0 |Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
+ L" P$ n/ d1 e$ I8 q/ K/ u: cAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
! b" u# S3 g3 rUrns containing human remains
% X' \. L; x" W4 K7 i4 eNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements

1 M8 P1 S$ h# E/ V1 Y2 d. GFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
! M' w( c: g  x1 _; c9 ~For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
; M% U- P7 {9 L8 r0 k' SInternational Travel
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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8 Y3 w. R/ @5 hFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
0 k( v& f4 d! FFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
& N! {. X! Z, V1 e' lCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board
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/ m# x+ j; l$ K8 F1 \, c3 OHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects

7 s4 y. w& Q5 U% i! [+ o 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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* Z, U6 h2 P' C; J9 nToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

0 n1 K, x- q/ L* `, |/ ?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.

6 U- N% h. s, }8 SHazardous goods

- X7 w/ j; {& V, M3 TPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment
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/ v7 M2 Q4 F. E' d5 _  r" M 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.

* w3 p' e4 S/ {: |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.

! Y5 k0 {0 Z- _# t! ?& MPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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Car seats and strollers

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