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.

, W& G. m6 O. r) Q$ S! R6 {- b  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article

(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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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
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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(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
1 `' _$ L; k) d& ~4 o22 lbs
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$ [. A5 o; Y+ W5 u/ ]2 jItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
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Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
: T& E9 u9 M, yOuter garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
: j" z' V3 @( \# \Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
; P/ ^! U5 K; a( j  L2 Y: WAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
2 E  b: r5 U, }5 jContainers carrying life sustaining items
. d  ?) n1 f- Q7 kUrns containing human remains
Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.

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.
2 ^/ a$ i3 M- q4 fFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
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7 k) k5 J- }) p* c, bCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.

6 v6 C% E* t* _- ]1 sFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
For restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
2 ?" k. {$ i- F% G0 aCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

Stowage on board

0 W- H) J. H$ ZHeavy 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."

. z* z; ^/ i* b$ m! ^) m/ v8 nToy 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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2 @# {, B; [7 y* G/ C6 uHazardous goods

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

Electronic equipment
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8 A- a& n' w% @7 U# f# B3 o2 G: K4 Q 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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7 o% e" G" b: nIf 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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Car seats and strollers
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Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page