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.

8 l6 J& {9 h2 ^. k2 YEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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" U7 r6 x4 F/ L  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).
# V  f, ?) j  e. u% \5 OSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"

(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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! o) t8 c, L2 g: G8 B  z& C2 MItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
6 i- B: z& @9 w5 xDiaper 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.)
" s, L0 Y4 j- t8 bPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
1 E, b; t, k+ ]5 jAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
8 G% s$ c5 @: Z4 S2 a6 Y& a% iContainers carrying life sustaining items
! L8 ]2 y# ]& ]! L$ j+ S9 gUrns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements

% b  `; G! Y! Q6 {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).
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" s4 a. h! g3 `% ^Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

5 S9 t( h+ O8 T* B8 PFor 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.
( F+ I7 i( I5 S. P, N5 Q1 Y+ LCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board

" O& \4 |/ G7 c! V+ nHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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0 t' y, s& N9 h  I6 A$ v9 @ 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.

8 j' V2 s7 ?2 {* q6 D  eSyringes 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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0 U. S  P  C6 L3 O$ l. Z' uHazardous goods
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: \. @) ?/ s1 XPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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9 d3 q& e$ O* v' D' n# ]Electronic equipment

9 B4 [) f" H: [  {; B7 ^ 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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, j$ a& [8 z7 n! Q! }$ ^$ vIf 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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1 U5 Y3 v+ r) O1 o$ |Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

Car seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page