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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8 z3 ?6 x% p- ]6 D  z3 AEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

  Maximum size Maximum weight
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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"

1 Z5 R' K& H1 y# `, H: E; U0 I+ |(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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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22 lbs
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* F' `8 s5 n3 \4 b  l% uItems which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
0 ]( {1 C) P- f6 n; k# fLaptop 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")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Containers carrying life sustaining items
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1 [$ f( w  U; @/ oNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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Security Enhancements
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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).
International Travel
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$ O) Q) S& w9 e* e, z0 t, `Canada'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.
1 ]: O4 d+ Y2 b" |$ KFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
) K2 N. V" U' ]+ ^1 xCustomers 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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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
Sharp objects
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; Q# [) M/ {7 }- k$ y, h 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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' ^% M3 J) }: `$ h. s: D4 ~' hToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.

1 X) S* c! G$ a: Q4 ?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 G2 f, Y- r% B0 d7 X4 G0 k: jHazardous goods
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& L: K5 V# t& r. V5 K2 rPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

Electronic equipment
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7 W/ g1 u' i7 x4 z# I 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.

: _6 o2 T" n$ e6 g5 u3 lPlease 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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