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
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4 }2 K( x8 f; s3 K(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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  ]/ C" k9 g- i, [  D" `(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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3 P% Y8 L7 E* f7 \(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
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
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Diaper 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.)
9 v* [7 w+ b" FPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
$ B) u! j7 Q$ W* y8 ^( ^( u3 W& sUrns containing human remains
4 A+ {3 z8 D: SNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security 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.
For specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

# a7 s6 v& \3 a/ \* VFor 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.
/ r6 B. a3 ?% U  l" c/ @4 ?1 TCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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: g7 @' \- T, {1 t2 y3 d# |# X- Q( xStowage on board
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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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) n6 }4 w% i' Z7 ?3 g NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

' Y3 \3 C6 B6 U, z9 @Toy 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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Hazardous goods
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Please 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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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.

' t% `# z% G* nPlease 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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9 w! N! Q- R4 e2 b9 tPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page