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.
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  Maximum size Maximum weight
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See example 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
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(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
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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:
$ S* A! N; y7 t& p% qCarry-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")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
) e! B2 |: ?8 iContainers carrying life sustaining items
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& O  c6 ^/ N# X" P6 n/ V( GNote: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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& ?# P9 n- O: @& dSecurity 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).
International Travel
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Canada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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+ v0 C) d8 b7 H5 P4 FFor restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
" J8 X4 ^7 f; @- A1 W5 x' m! Q4 qFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
$ d% }  W3 {# W4 q% d; \2 UCustomers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.
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$ t/ s  K5 u$ j# A8 a% EStowage on board

Heavy 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."
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Toy 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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0 \; i, |- I( }2 C" hPlease note that no fuels, matches, lighters or other dangerous goods are permitted on board.
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4 s1 _1 k: f, ~3 E- E1 uElectronic equipment
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& s0 a% T. X  X" B" _ 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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0 d- C1 d  q1 n8 v- J, J; ?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.

Please note: Air Canada assumes no liability for these items when packed in checked baggage.
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Car seats and strollers

: i8 R" x; [  d7 p) l# w5 ?Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page