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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(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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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"
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; N0 X4 H) t7 v" w2 \- u2 t* D/ b. p(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs


Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
1 B( s' s( J+ D& VDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
8 D" r0 o$ Y3 i. l( z: IIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
  p3 q( ^7 S5 t- OPurses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
+ j) }9 k  H( D& f0 y$ T& KAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
% `- k3 V2 T' K+ |/ j  KContainers carrying life sustaining items
0 c0 c( \) a5 b; j+ ?( T  R! J/ VUrns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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0 Q5 }2 R) M" V( A+ V# Z$ ]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.
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For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
' T! D: e1 k+ J8 w+ cFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
9 N* N. O- {% z( e2 XCustomers 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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: X/ o) u5 q$ Q/ H8 C+ u$ h0 iHeavy 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."

9 I  s% B9 ~: c8 O% aToy 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.

9 K& q2 N3 ?5 {( Y& n5 X. CElectronic equipment

0 Q5 v+ G$ J. O% {) | 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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9 c+ s' e1 p% hIf 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.

$ M1 R3 \2 t8 {Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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3 J$ K' a9 n4 {4 l7 N" D6 W0 `Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page