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.

1 T( \8 v: s/ p. L* C  Maximum size Maximum weight
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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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22 lbs
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(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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  P$ c. \/ z8 T8 `Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
) q9 w7 I; h# B0 P/ BIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
, \0 `8 L" U) Q2 _! H5 n8 ZOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
) }8 K5 @! Z' n; v: D  VContainers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
8 k$ ^/ _1 _) U4 DNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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3 w- v5 e) L. P+ I2 s& J/ x9 N$ lSecurity Enhancements

* k( G- v+ z5 V  e# e/ {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.

: ?9 z- d7 F& BFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
+ x% _+ Q1 }  Y! K5 tFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
6 i; E, p% k8 W3 U/ S1 ?$ ?) NCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

# n% i! E: g- l. Y, p$ S8 QStowage on board

Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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( h- b( K( J0 J. Q6 L 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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+ [' @7 x. D  |3 O# d9 c) T# E0 T. tToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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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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, |+ y3 g' e9 ?. l' z; mHazardous goods

Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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Electronic equipment
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; `% d5 X/ [. D9 O3 }6 b 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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) b9 W* E; K0 e; J0 xPlease 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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) B; v' p1 U1 q+ ]- }Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page