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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, U1 U  |1 q9 p; X% oEach passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.
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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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+ M( ?5 m4 N2 G% l8 G(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
22 lbs
1 personal article

(e.g. laptops).
See example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
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6 X+ R% x7 X2 P(wheels and handles included in size) 10 kg
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
* y6 \& N! ^, R/ t4 [Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
- {& E7 K) {5 H% SDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
" g6 Q+ E7 v5 u+ uIn 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")
! S; u" y  V; t! JAssistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
" \  k6 k& }6 s; ?$ p# {Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
. G+ P: A( Q+ j" }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.
) P, N( g1 F- H5 y6 U5 `$ uFor specifications regarding the number, type, and packing of liquids and gels, click here (pdf file, 267 KB).
5 R6 i+ v; r9 lInternational Travel

" f* i# A# O9 Z" e1 LCanada'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.
: @( W$ H* I- r' H2 pFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
$ ]  W, {0 c: l9 l) P/ b$ QCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

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: J4 _/ E$ |0 Z( e6 U% y1 y5 aHeavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
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( w" \, h5 d$ e: f7 O8 I NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

9 B3 m! q3 N. i1 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.

( \6 ~! D3 [; nHazardous goods
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8 p& n+ S. j$ a6 O& P8 w. J# G  ]Please note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.

9 \: U( b& @7 w' ZElectronic equipment

. L9 K" z* _& {1 ^9 j 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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Car seats and strollers

Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page