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
1 standard article

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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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5 Q. O4 I7 E! b7 z! w(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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1 personal article
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(e.g. laptops).
0 ^( B& _% I7 [2 oSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
* w1 q  h! I  @! q5 ]" bIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
5 k9 `+ ]- x$ I+ r, ]Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
! n7 C4 H5 M6 S: s  t& [Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
- P! m9 u6 d1 N2 O) V/ fContainers carrying life sustaining items
5 o$ y) k' z9 K7 c. T. K! M9 ?Urns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

Security Enhancements

, @% s. ]2 }* X0 yFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
# h  d7 A, b" t/ x; I) fFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
International Travel
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1 G' u0 d  }0 Q3 [& k2 M7 yCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

- L  l0 v7 `1 @3 K9 A5 ^: [" k% cFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
: M  n0 Y0 v# D  O: eFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
8 N: F% T$ k$ ^- K+ C! R: [$ R# ZCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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: ~+ o0 y2 T+ v; s; x1 |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.
7 [3 O0 }6 ^  j$ W5 [! ySharp objects
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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."

Toy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

% T% O0 S7 H3 p5 t$ kSyringes 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.

% i5 j4 O. e3 \! JHazardous goods
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* U& X$ u) R+ Z; v: |4 z" Q' MPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

8 N% k3 `1 A0 qElectronic equipment
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% L7 f$ p& F0 k 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.

Car seats and strollers

) C7 K: N& j# F* w. rPlease visit the Travelling with an infant/child page