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.

; P4 G8 P* V* h9 g) iEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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/ F" H1 M2 g. V7 t' y- P  Maximum size Maximum weight
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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

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1 personal article
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(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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( S! q1 Y9 ]) p5 vItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
- [' S8 X" x( _+ W  o& NCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
: I3 d% B# R6 X: w$ G. I: \Laptop computers
0 H0 k( p7 T' a: d5 Q& oDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
0 y& X* p9 ^# a5 Y1 c- |: H7 m) DIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
/ N7 ]3 x' `7 R( O+ t  vOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
4 ~$ \9 F2 [1 S+ O2 WAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
; ]# }; f# P) N" \$ wContainers 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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4 J; _9 t* w# c0 ZSecurity Enhancements

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.
2 [# {! g) T2 o; y; a/ r3 ~' IFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
, `. {8 H$ _+ \: P* [International Travel
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
- U) E  G% S# s! N; J( \For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
( Z5 l6 K7 S# v1 P! kCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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# y! r% }5 U* w! ?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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) `" z* Y2 R& E3 \ NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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0 _3 U6 \5 w) Z* T7 e  \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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, q! f2 c1 y+ c- rHazardous goods

) \% P) a4 t& F% a( p5 p$ xPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

& J7 V3 Q6 e0 F9 D' TElectronic equipment

( S6 \4 w% `+ W" y4 v; M( q 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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8 P, Z  G: S2 {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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0 Z4 X( y1 ]1 m) ~4 D, bPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.

Car seats and strollers
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. O/ H0 ]: {5 z. NPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page