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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4 L0 Y) c; i+ J% L8 |Each passenger is allowed to carry on one standard article and one personal article.

5 b" W6 `  L& V  Maximum size Maximum weight
1 standard article
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: i) y6 m: O, X$ K4 Q+ U  |: y+ T9 I(e.g. roller bags).
# H. D" r$ z0 l! j% m6 A6 KSee 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
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: n, n& q. |& U% H0 Q& y9 g9 J4 x  a(e.g. laptops).
$ Z. K, |# ]% J; n$ iSee example 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
6" x 13" x 17"
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Items which fall within the carry-on allowance include:
! B) G( A) a: s  s$ o# C0 BCarry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
' C- \* c. t7 y( aDiaper bags, camera cases, cartons
  h8 f+ Y2 R2 O( DIn addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
% b+ E8 o8 D7 \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.)
8 d. T$ a: w: ^2 c$ f' ?6 FContainers carrying life sustaining items
; r' V2 W! @. I. @3 IUrns containing human remains
; ~" H% v! M$ \( y7 I* M& o5 `Note: Remember, any airport and duty-free purchases count towards your carry-on allowance.
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3 e6 I* _: j: J" ~. NSecurity Enhancements
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  s/ Q  d7 E$ I$ u8 e! BFor 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).
/ n# W- l( s3 z8 I0 Z0 DInternational Travel
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/ J6 G+ y$ h. i4 T) C. x# VCanada's policy on prohibited items may vary from that of other countries.
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For restrictions when departing from the United States, please visit www.tsa.gov.
% }0 ^$ m  y9 i; H% Z2 gFor restrictions when departing from the United Kingdom, please visit www.baa.co.uk.
+ Z/ L2 q$ v$ g1 p7 _Customers are advised that this list is not comprehensive and are urged to check with their local airport operators before travelling.

# r# r+ g# T; }# rStowage on board
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Heavy items are stowed under the seat in front of you and lighter ones in the overhead bin.
2 C6 k" P/ j" M% R& @: {( TSharp objects
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. \0 H+ k9 K; K" x2 X NOT PERMITTEDSharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these and any cutting or piercing items in your "Checked Baggage."

: l1 S: D$ Z2 v5 c- v% cToy guns, sporting articles such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, etc. are not permitted as carry-on items.
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  s; c; C+ j5 n7 k# [& m7 [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.

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

Electronic equipment

- }3 ~- P; B3 C$ e& ~% s, \ 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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5 Q" j% ^9 A9 F, y8 d/ `7 @Car seats and strollers
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5 Y3 |: i) H3 q' u. L8 t1 J6 {Please visit the Travelling with an infant/child page