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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5 X# u3 b* T! }" h8 \0 qEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

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(e.g. roller bags).
See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
9" x 15.5" x 21.5"

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2 C/ C1 ]$ B4 U! y' _% Y* e0 |$ \(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs

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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
  [# }8 I* P7 ~1 r; B! d* HCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
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")
( \# n) w, W3 k4 J1 fAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
5 \3 O" r; j( r0 ]3 {7 r- s+ ?3 p* jNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements
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% _- v! B8 u* S  n9 j' G; OFor a detailed list of Transport Canada prohibited items (e.g. liquids, gels, etc.) in carry-on baggage please refer to the CATSA web site.
7 I4 d9 O' h8 i! jFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
6 O" y* j  _! [" N4 N8 q8 `# O/ f& ~/ WInternational Travel
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; d- H; i# o  ^1 D6 R6 o" K5 O6 OCanada'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.
9 D4 o: o- c% ?" T6 F. I( D: v% ]4 m8 nFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
* q9 o4 d. V% I2 k, S0 {4 hCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board
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. Y7 ^& ?' i% {. W" q3 i' C1 z- iHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
" K: ^1 W6 Q) f1 E/ hSharp 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."
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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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0 ^" L! z1 ^" T8 HSyringes 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

Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

Electronic equipment
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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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Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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7 c, y# ^0 D/ L4 l+ l! K0 q$ Q% XCar seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page