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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  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

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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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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article
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(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


& D/ {" `) r2 }& v% cItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
$ a4 q; P3 t8 B) B2 R2 gLaptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
2 q8 l$ H& C( F+ C: [6 _In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
' m3 c! R0 n$ k; [0 N8 x) y2 RAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
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Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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9 o" k! M$ k7 y' VSecurity 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.
% z, ?* ^' o1 A/ X: Z: mFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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% U) r0 D4 P8 P% }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.
4 M8 r( b& e: i' s6 N) X) XFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
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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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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.
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+ s8 z1 z% X8 ^9 O/ l. E) ?# 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.

Hazardous goods

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.

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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. L2 d' ?6 ~' Z7 w: vPlease note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page