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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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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See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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, c! w  n( j( A6 T  {! \(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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( w% b3 Z. l& c' A: zItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
2 x' F, L" |* T8 X  `+ p/ SOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
5 R* f9 @' o; ]: _2 ?Purses 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
Urns containing human remains
- @5 b8 p' H& q. ~* }Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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! r% r2 j. f2 _! z. J1 x* KSecurity Enhancements
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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.
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.

* C) @& R+ c) ]5 o" bFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
$ E, @( C& i) b* ~4 pFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
/ R* G# h7 t: Q0 ~' A- W& ]Customers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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Stowage 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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& C' c. ^+ @  j0 [4 ~; F; v 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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. m- A8 E8 e3 i, O1 L, oToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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4 y( v& }) k) {$ t" ^# jSyringes 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.

7 d3 a& ?6 _: n7 N  ]7 l' PHazardous goods
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Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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) N% B  ^! ]( MElectronic equipment

0 l( F9 \/ `4 \7 K; w0 _ 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.

Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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7 x, V- X! [( ?3 cCar seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page